Perturbed
/pərˈtɜːrbd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Disturbed or agitated in a manner affecting legal capacity or behavior, often describing a party's mental state relevant in assessments of consent, intent, or competence.
The defendant was deemed perturbed at the time of contract signing, affecting the agreement's validity.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'perturbed' often references a party's disturbed mental state which may affect their legal decisions; precision is important when assessing consent or intent.
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