cruel intent
[ˈkruːəl ɪnˈtent]
noun phrase
intenção cruel
1. a deliberate purpose or plan to cause harm, suffering, or pain to another person with full knowledge and willingness
The judge determined that the assault was committed with cruel intent.
O juiz determinou que a agressão foi cometida com intenção cruel.
2. malicious or sadistic motivation behind an action designed to inflict maximum suffering
The criminal's cruel intent was evident in the nature of the crime.
A intenção cruel do criminoso era evidente pela natureza do crime.
This term is predominantly used in legal and formal contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In legal proceedings, establishing 'cruel intent' is crucial for determining culpability and sentencing severity. The concept reflects shared values between American and Brazilian legal systems regarding the moral dimension of criminal acts.
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