animus furandi

Definition of "animus furandi"
  1. The intent or conscious desire to commit theft
How to use "animus furandi" in a sentence
  1. The accused was charged due to the evident animus furandi.
  2. Without clear animus furandi, the charge of theft could not stand in court.
  3. The judge questioned the defendant's animus furandi at the time of the act.

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