Anxiety Disorder
/ˈæŋkʃəti dɪsˌɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A recognized mental health condition characterized by excessive fear or worry that can affect a person's legal capacity, competency, or claims in legal proceedings.
The defendant's anxiety disorder was considered when assessing their fitness to stand trial.
Forms
- anxiety disorder
- anxiety disorders
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Commentary
Anxiety disorder may impact legal determinations concerning capacity and competency, and is relevant in cases involving mental health evaluations and mitigation.
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