Incapacitation
/ɪnˌkæpəsɪˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of depriving an individual of the ability to act or function, especially legally or physically.
The incapacitation of the defendant prevented him from standing trial.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, incapacitation often refers to measures that remove a person's legal capacity, distinguishing it from physical incapacity.
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