Melancholia
/ˌmɛlənˈkoʊliə/
Definitions
- (n.) A historical legal term referring to a state of deep sadness or melancholia relevant in assessing mental capacity or responsibility in legal contexts.
The court considered his melancholia when evaluating his testamentary capacity.
Forms
- melancholia
- melancholias
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Commentary
The term melancholia is archaic but may appear in historical legal documents concerning mental state evaluations.
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