What is the standard definition of Torsion element?

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Here are two different definitions of torsion element.

Let $M$ be an $R$-module and $m\in M$.

Wikipedia: $m$ is a torsion element iff there exists a nonzero regular element $r$ (i.e. Not a zero divisor) such that $rm=0$.

Dummit&Foote: $m$ is a torsion element iff there exists a nonzero element $r$ such that $rm=0$.

Which one of these is the standard definition?