Anxiety
/æŋˈzaɪəti/
Definitions
- (n.) A state of apprehension or fear, often relevant in assessing mental capacity or emotional distress in legal contexts.
The defendant claimed anxiety impaired their ability to consent.
Forms
- anxiety
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying 'anxiety' often requires linking to evidentiary standards for psychological harm.
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