common intention

Common intention refers to a shared understanding or agreement between two or more people about their roles or actions in a particular activity, especially in a legal context like a crime. It means they have a mutual plan or purpose, even if they didn’t discuss every detail. Recognizing common intention helps determine each person’s responsibility for the outcome. Essentially, if individuals work together with a shared goal or understanding, they can be held accountable collectively for their actions related to that goal.