Moron
/ˈmɔːrɒn/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally discredited term historically used in early 20th-century U.S. law to describe a person of low intelligence affecting mental capacity in guardianship or competency cases.
The court rejected the use of 'moron' due to its pejorative nature in competency assessments.
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- morons
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Commentary
The term 'moron' is obsolete and considered offensive; modern legal discourse favors precise medical or psychological terminology regarding mental capacity.
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