Mens Rea vs Actus Reus Those of us well-versed in the field of criminal law have no difficulty in distinguishing the terms Mens Rea and Actus Reus and identifying the different between them. For those not so acquainted, they probably appear as some Latin terms that don’t really make much sense. Perhaps a basic idea […]
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Difference Between Normal and Abnormal Behavior
Normal vs Abnormal Behavior Between the concepts of what constitutes as Normal behavior and abnormal behavior, we can identify certain differences. However, what is interesting to note, is the fact that while a particular behavior that is considered as normal in one culture, can be considered as abnormal in another. This highlights that culture […]
Difference Between Not Guilty and Innocent
Not Guilty vs Innocent The terms not guilty and innocent are not uncommon and we are somewhat acquainted with them but, when someone asks what is the difference between not guilty and innocent, it becomes somewhat of a dilemma for many of us. Prima facie, it may appear that the two terms are synonymous and share […]
Difference Between Public and Private Administration
Public vs Private Administration One difference between public and private administration that everyone knows is the profit. They also differ in their nature and the way they are governed. However, the terms public and private administration might appear somewhat technical for some. Indeed, they are not terms used in day-to-day conversation and one hears […]
Difference Between Nylon and Teflon
Nylon vs Teflon Nylon and Teflon (PTFE) are two of the most extensively used synthetic polymeric materials with some difference between them. Nylon is a polyamide produced by reacting an amine with a dicarboxylic acid. Teflon is produced by the polymerization of tetrafluoroethylene (F2-C = C-F2). Both Teflon and Nylon are thermoplastics with so many […]
Difference Between Mental and Emotional Abuse
Mental vs Emotional Abuse Identifying the difference between Mental Abuse and Emotional Abuse is a somewhat complex task given that the terms are used interchangeably. Abuse may take different forms such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, and psychological abuse. Mental and Emotional Abuse fall within the general category of psychological abuse. Psychological abuse has been […]
Difference Between Sedentary and Active Lifestyle
Sedentary vs Active Lifestyle Between having a sedentary and active lifestyle, there is a considerable difference. This fact highlights that one has to choose their lifestyle in a wise manner. A Sedentary lifestyle is when a person uses a minimal amount of physical energy. Active lifestyle, on the other hand, is colored with activity […]
Difference Between Restorative Justice and Retributive Justice
Restorative Justice vs Retributive Justice Difference between Restorative Justice and Retributive Justice is indeed an uncommon topic. It is uncommon because the above terms are not frequently used and, therefore, not familiar to many of us. Those in the legal field might be acquainted with the meaning of each term. However, for those of […]
Difference Between x86 and x64
x86 vs x64 The most important difference between x86 and x64 is that the former is the 32 bit architecture and the latter is the 64 bit instruction set architecture. An instruction set architecture (ISA) is a very important term that applies to any CPU. Instructions, memory addressing, registers, and many other architectural sections of a […]
Difference Between Worry and Concern
Worry vs Concern Difference between worry and concern is non-existent to most of us as we assume that worrying about something and being concerned is much the same thing. Even when we peruse through dictionaries both direct towards feeling anxious or being bothered about something. However, between these two words there is a difference, […]
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