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Mens Legislatoris

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

The intent of the legislators. MENS REA (Lat.) A guilty mind. MENS TESTATORIS IN TESTAMENTIS spectanda est. In wills, the intention ot the testator is to be regarded. Jenk. Cent. Cas. 277. MENSA (Lat.) An obsolete term" comprehending all goods and necessaries for livelihoods.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

The intention of the legislature.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

The intention of the law-maker.

Defined under Mens in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

The intention of the law-maker.