Incapacitate
/ɪnˈkæpəˌteɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To deprive a person of legal or physical power to act.
The court ruled to incapacitate the defendant from managing his estate.
- (v.) To render someone unable to perform a function or duty.
The injury incapacitated the worker for several months.
Forms
- incapacitates
- incapacitated
- incapacitating
See also
Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to describe loss of capacity to act, particularly regarding mental or physical inability.
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