Definitions

1. noun

knowledge or intent that a person has about a fact, but denies or conceals, especially in a legal context.

“The court found that the company’s scienter was the primary reason for the financial scandal.”

2. noun

a state of being aware of a fact or circumstance, but deliberately ignoring or denying it.

“The lawyer argued that the defendant’s scienter was a key factor in the case, as they had been aware of the risks but chose to ignore them.”

3. noun

a state of knowledge or awareness that is deliberately suppressed or concealed.

“The investigation revealed that the company’s scienter was a major factor in the cover-up, as they had been aware of the wrongdoing but chose to conceal it.”