ANIMO ET FACTO

animo et facto (an-[schwa]-moh et fak-toh). [Latin] Hist. By act and intention. “Thus, for example, in acquiring a domicile, mere residence is not sufficient, if there be not the intention to acquire it, as domicile can only be acquired animo et facto.” John Trayner, Trayner’s Latin Maxims 21 (4th ed. 1894).