Civil Disability
/ˈsɪvəl dɪsˈeɪbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal incapacity or restriction imposed on an individual affecting their civil rights or capacities, such as the right to vote, hold office, or enter contracts, often resulting from disabilities like mental incapacity or felony conviction.
The court declared a civil disability on the individual, revoking their right to vote.
Forms
- civil disability
- civil disabilities
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Commentary
Civil disability often involves statutory or judicial restrictions distinct from criminal penalties, requiring careful drafting to specify affected rights.
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