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Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Term: CONATUS
Definition: Conatus is a Latin word that means an attempt, especially to commit a crime.
CONATUS
Conatus (kə-nay-təs) is a Latin term that refers to an attempt, especially to commit a crime.
These examples illustrate how conatus is used to describe an attempt to commit a crime. In both cases, the individuals were caught in the act of trying to commit a crime, but had not yet succeeded. The term can also be used more broadly to describe any attempt or effort to achieve a goal.