strict liability crimeglossary / strict-liability crime A crime that does not require a mens rea element, such as traffic offenses and illegal sales of intoxicating liquor. [Cases: Criminal Law 21. C.J.S. Criminal Law § 31.] 词条贡献者 译员蓉婧,欧洲知名商学院国际金融专业,专注翻译各种与美国证券法律有关的法律文件。