Passions
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- (n.) Strong emotional states or impulses affecting judgment, often relevant in assessing intent or capacity within legal contexts.
The defendant's actions were influenced by uncontrollable passions, which the court considered during sentencing.
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In legal usage, 'passions' typically refer to emotions that might affect an individual's mental state or intent. It is often important in defenses like provocation or diminished capacity.
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