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conatus
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A quick definition of conatus:
Term: CONATUS
Definition: Conatus is a Latin word that means an attempt, especially to commit a crime.
A more thorough explanation:
CONATUS
Conatus (kə-nay-təs) is a Latin term that refers to an attempt, especially to commit a crime.
- He was caught in the conatus of stealing a car.
- The police arrested him for his conatus to rob a bank.
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.