Memory Loss
/ˈmɛməri lɒs/
Definitions
- (n.) A condition characterized by a partial or total inability to remember past experiences or information, relevant in legal contexts such as witness testimony, competency evaluations, or personal injury claims.
The plaintiff's memory loss affected the credibility of their eyewitness account.
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Commentary
Memory loss is often scrutinized in legal settings to assess witness reliability or the impact of injuries on a party's mental faculties.
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