Incapacitated Person
/ɪnˈkæpəsɪˌteɪtɪd ˈpɜrsən/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual legally determined to lack the capacity to manage personal or financial affairs due to mental or physical impairment.
The court appointed a guardian to manage the affairs of the incapacitated person.
Forms
- incapacitated persons
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Commentary
The term often triggers guardianship or conservatorship proceedings; its legal determination typically requires clear judicial or medical evidence.
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