For Scienter Theory we have a term and definition in Accounting.

Scienter Theory (Accounting)

is based on the word 'scienter'which is Latin for "having knowledge." In criminal lawthe theory refers to knowledge by a defendant that his/her acts were illegal or his/her statements were lies and thus fraudulent. In securitiesit is to knowingly transact a fraudulent securities deal.

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