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.