Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Knowing: When you know something, it means you are aware of it or understand it. You might have learned about it before or have experience with it. If you do something on purpose, it's called a knowing action. For example, if you cheat on a test and you know it's wrong, that's a knowing attempt to cheat.
Definition: Having or showing awareness or understanding; well-informed. Deliberate; conscious.
Examples:
The first example illustrates the first part of the definition, as the person is aware and understands the joke. The second example illustrates the second part of the definition, as the person is deliberately and consciously waiving their right to counsel. The third example also illustrates the second part of the definition, as the person is deliberately and consciously attempting to cheat on the exam.