1. In criminal law, the particular purpose or objective that the defendant must have had when committing a crime, beyond merely performing the act itself
The prosecution must prove specific intent to defraud in this case.
O ministério público deve provar a intenção específica de defraudar neste caso.
2. The mental state required for certain crimes where the defendant's intent goes beyond the act committed
Burglary requires specific intent to commit a felony inside the building.
Assalto à mão armada requer intenção específica de cometer um crime grave dentro do edifício.