Mental Incompetence
/ˈmɛn.təl ɪnˈkɒm.pɪ.təns/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal status of an individual judged unable to manage personal affairs or make informed decisions due to mental disability or impairment.
The court declared his mental incompetence, appointing a guardian to handle his financial matters.
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Mental incompetence is a formal legal determination distinct from clinical diagnoses, focusing on an individual's capacity to perform specific legal acts.
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