Fit
/fɪt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Suitable or appropriate in the legal context, often referring to qualifications or conditions required by law or contract.
The candidate must be fit to hold public office under the governing statutes.
- (n.) A seizure or convulsion, sometimes referenced in criminal law or medical-legal cases concerning capacity or responsibility.
The defendant suffered a fit during the trial, raising questions about competency.
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- fits
- fitting
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Commentary
Commonly used to describe suitability for legal responsibilities or fitness in medical-legal contexts; distinguish between adjective (suitability) and noun (seizure).
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