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Purposeful intent used by the Model Penal Code, and sometimes interchangeable with willful or intentional intent, is a level of mens rea (Latin for "guilty mind" or "evil doing mind," but also known as criminal intent) which requires that the defendant (the one charged of breaking the crime) specifically meant to break the law and cause the outcome that ensued from their actions.

"A person acts purposefully (intentionally) if he acts with the intent that his action causes a certain result."

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