Disabled
/dɪsˈeɪbld/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, recognized for legal protections under disability law.
The law prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals in employment.
- (adj.) Rendered incapable of functioning properly or made inoperative by law or regulation.
The contract was disabled by the new legal ruling.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'disabled' often aligns with statutory definitions used to invoke anti-discrimination protections, especially under laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It can also describe legal states where rights or functions are suspended or invalidated.
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