Incapacitating
/ɪnˈkæpəsɪteɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Causing a person to be unable to act, respond, or function legally or physically, often used in contexts of legal competence or criminal acts.
The defendant suffered incapacitating injuries that prevented him from attending trial.
Forms
- incapacitate
- incapacitated
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Commentary
Typically used to describe conditions or acts that render an individual legally or physically unable to perform certain acts, often important in assessing legal responsibility or capacity.
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