nimus furandi

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nimus furandi - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Animus \An"i*mus\, n.; pl. Animi. [L., mind.]
     Animating spirit; intention; temper.
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     nimus furandi [L.] (Law), intention of stealing.
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