Legal Disability
/ˈliːɡəl dɪsˈeɪbɪlɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal incapacity or restriction that limits a person's ability to enter into binding contracts or manage their own affairs due to age, mental condition, or statutory provisions.
Minors are typically subject to legal disability in contract formation.
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Commentary
Legal disability often defines boundaries on personal autonomy in law; clarity in specifying the type of disability (age, mental, etc.) is advisable in drafting.
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