Mens rea, for example (6)

I believe the answer is:

intent

(Other definitions for intent that I've seen before include "'Engrossed, absorbed (6)'" , "With mind fixed on purpose, concentrated" , "Eager" , "'Purpose, aim (6)'" , "set" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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