Emotional Capacity
/ɪˈməʊʃənəl kəˈpæsɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal recognition of an individual’s ability to experience and express emotions relevant to matters such as competency, damages, or personal rights.
The court considered the emotional capacity of the plaintiff when awarding damages for pain and suffering.
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Commentary
Emotional capacity is distinct from mental capacity; it specifically addresses affective abilities relevant in legal evaluations of damages or rights rather than cognitive competence.
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