actus reus

meaning:- action or conduct which is a constituent element of a crime.

Actus reus is commonly defined as a criminal act that was the result of voluntary bodily movement. This describes a physical activity that harms another person or damages property. Anything from a physical assault or murder to the destruction of public property would qualify as an actus reus.

antonyms:- inactivity, understatement.

Synonyms:- misconduct, intrusion

Sentence related to actus reus

1. The actus reus of the offence cannot be established unless the act is voluntary.

2. Therefore, an omission to act may constitute actus reus.