Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Practice Exam

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In legal situations, what term describes the demonstration of intentional guilt in an action?

Actus Reus

Compensatory

Compensatory is the term that describes the demonstration of intentional guilt in a legal situation, in which damages or monetary compensation are awarded to a victim in order to remedy a wrong or injury. Actus Reus refers to the guilty act itself, while Mens Rea refers to the guilty mind or criminal intent. Retributive refers to the punishment or retribution imposed for a crime. These terms do not specifically pertain to demonstrating intentional guilt in an action.

Mens Rea

Retributive

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