Browse full definitions for every PS term in the Amicus glossary.
/ˈsuːdəˌnɪm/
The author published the book under a pseudonym to protect their privacy.
In legal drafting, clarity about the pseudonym's purpose—privacy, anonymity, or protection from liability—is crucial to avoid ambiguity.
/ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk kɛər/
The hospital specializes in psychiatric care for patients with severe depression.
In legal contexts, psychiatric care often intersects with issues of patient consent, confidentiality, and involuntary treatment statutes.
/sɪˈkaɪətrɪk kəˈmɪtmənt/
The court ordered the psychiatric commitment of the defendant after evaluating his mental state.
Psychiatric commitment involves balancing individual liberty against public safety and requires procedural safeguards; definitions vary by jurisdiction.
/ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk drʌɡ/
The court reviewed the patient's records, including prescriptions for psychiatric drugs.
In legal contexts, psychiatric drugs often intersect with regulations governing controlled substances and patient consent.
/sɪˈkaɪəˌtrɪk ˌɛvəˈluːˌeɪʃən/
The court ordered a psychiatric evaluation to assess the defendant's competence to stand trial.
In legal contexts, psychiatric evaluations often influence determinations of competency, criminal responsibility, or sentencing decisions.
/ˌsaɪ.kiˈæ.trɪk hoʊld/
The doctor placed the patient on a psychiatric hold after assessing the risk of harm.
The term specifically refers to a temporary legal mechanism often lasting 24 to 72 hours, used to secure evaluation before longer commitment procedures.
/ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk ˈhɒspɪtl/
The court ordered the defendant to be committed to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation.
The term is often used in legal contexts concerning involuntary admission or treatment of mentally ill persons under statutes governing civil or forensic psychiatry.
/ˌsaɪ.kiˈætrɪk ɪnˈpeɪ.ʃənt keər/
The patient was admitted for psychiatric inpatient care following a severe depressive episode.
Term is commonly used in healthcare law and mental health policy to specify intensive, supervised treatment settings as distinct from outpatient care.
/ˈsaɪ.ki.ə.trɪst/
The court appointed a psychiatrist to evaluate the defendant's mental state.
In legal contexts, psychiatrists often serve as expert witnesses; distinguishing them from psychologists is important, as psychiatrists are medical doctors authorized to prescribe medication.
/ˌsaɪ.kiˈæ.tri/
The court ordered a psychiatry evaluation to determine the defendant's mental state at the time of the offense.
In legal contexts, psychiatry often informs issues of mental competence, criminal responsibility, and civil commitment.
/ˌsaɪkoʊˈæktɪv ˈsʌbstəns/
The court examined evidence of possession of a psychoactive substance during the trial.
In drafting, it is important to clearly distinguish psychoactive substances that are lawful from those considered controlled or illicit under jurisdictional narcotics law.
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
The court ordered a psychological evaluation to determine the defendant's competency to stand trial.
In legal drafting, 'psychological' commonly modifies terms connected to mental state assessments, and precision is crucial to avoid ambiguity between clinical and legal implications.
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl əˈsɛsmənt/
The court ordered a psychological assessment to evaluate the defendant's mental competency.
In legal contexts, psychological assessments must adhere to standards ensuring objectivity and relevance to the legal questions involved.
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl dɪsˈɔːrdər/
The court ordered a psychological disorder assessment to determine the defendant's competency to stand trial.
In legal contexts, psychological disorders often intersect with issues of responsibility, capacity, and rights, necessitating precise diagnoses and evaluations.
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ɪˈfɛkt/
The psychological effect of the crime on the victim was considered during sentencing.
In legal contexts, this term often refers to mental impacts relevant to issues such as credibility, intent, or damages rather than general psychological phenomena.
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl ˌɛvəˈluːˌeɪʃən/
The court ordered a psychological evaluation to determine the defendant's fitness to stand trial.
In legal contexts, psychological evaluations must adhere to evidentiary standards and are distinct from general clinical assessments due to their forensic application.
/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒɪ.kəl ˈɛvɪdəns/
The court admitted psychological evidence to assess the defendant's sanity at the time of the crime.
Psychological evidence often requires expert interpretation and is subject to evidentiary rules regarding relevance and reliability.
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl hɑːrm/
The plaintiff sought damages for psychological harm suffered due to the defendant’s negligence.
Psychological harm is frequently intertwined with claims of emotional distress and is distinct from purely physical injury; clear demonstration of causation and impact is typically required in legal claims.
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈɪndʒəri/
The plaintiff claimed psychological injury due to the traumatic car accident.
Psychological injury requires careful evidentiary support to establish causation and severity, often involving expert testimony in legal proceedings.
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənz/
The military employed psychological operations to weaken enemy morale before the attack.
Psychological operations are distinct from propaganda in their strategic military context and legal regulation; clarity in usage helps avoid conflating general information activities with targeted operations authorized in military law.
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl ˈθɛrəpi/
The court ordered psychological therapy as part of the rehabilitation program for the defendant.
In legal contexts, psychological therapy often pertains to court-mandated treatments or evaluations influencing legal decisions, requiring precise documentation and confidentiality considerations.
/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒɪ.kəl ˈtrɔː.mə/
The plaintiff sought compensation for psychological trauma caused by the accident.
The court considered the defendant's psychological trauma in mitigation of sentence.
Psychological trauma in legal contexts often requires expert testimony and clear causal linkage to the event in question, especially in tort and criminal law.
/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kə.li/
The defendant's actions were psychologically influenced by prolonged stress.
Used primarily to describe how mental state affects legal assessments, especially regarding intent or competency.
/ˌsaɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/
The court appointed a psychologist to evaluate the defendant's competency to stand trial.
In legal contexts, psychologists often serve as expert witnesses or forensic evaluators; precise use of terminology matters for distinguishing roles in mental health and law.
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒi/
The psychologist provided expert testimony on the defendant's mental state during the trial.
In legal contexts, psychology primarily pertains to assessments influencing judgments on mental fitness, responsibility, and credibility.
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒi əv ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni/
The expert witness explained how the psychology of testimony affects memory recall in court cases.
Understanding the psychology of testimony aids legal professionals in evaluating witness statements, highlighting the impact of memory, perception, and suggestion.
/ˌsaɪkəˈmɛtrɪk tɛst/
The court considered the validity of the psychometric test used in the hiring process to ensure it did not discriminate against any group.
When drafting or interpreting contracts involving psychometric tests, be mindful of compliance with anti-discrimination laws and admissibility standards for such evidence.
/ˌsaɪkoʊˌfɑːrməˈsuːtɪkəlz/
The court reviewed the regulations controlling the prescription of psychopharmaceuticals to ensure compliance with federal law.
Psychopharmaceuticals are often subject to strict legal controls due to their potential for abuse and impact on mental health; definitions may vary slightly depending on jurisdiction.
/saɪˈkoʊsɪs/
The defendant's psychosis was central to the insanity defense.
In legal contexts, psychosis is often pivotal in evaluating a person's mental state at the time of a crime or their ability to participate in legal proceedings.
/ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk kleɪmz/
The plaintiff filed psychosomatic claims arguing stress had caused her chronic illness.
Psychosomatic claims often necessitate expert testimony linking psychological factors to physical symptoms, making causation a key legal issue.
/ˌsaɪ.kəˈθer.ə.pɪst ˈpeɪ.ʃənt ˈprɪv.əl.ɪdʒ/
The court recognized the psychotherapist-patient privilege and excluded the therapist's testimony.
Psychotherapist-patient privilege varies by jurisdiction, often requiring a formal patient-therapist relationship and confidentiality to apply.
/ˌsaɪk.oʊˈθer.ə.pi/
The court ordered the defendant to undergo psychotherapy as part of the sentencing conditions.
In legal documents, 'psychotherapy' typically relates to evidentiary or rehabilitative contexts, requiring clear specification of the type and purpose of therapy involved.
/ˌsaɪkəˈtrɒpɪk drʌɡ/
The court examined the regulation surrounding the prescription of psychotropic drugs to ensure patient safety.
Legal definitions often focus on regulatory and controlled substance aspects, highlighting the importance of specifying the drug's legal status and intended use in legal texts.
/ˌsaɪk.oʊˈtrɒpɪk ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
The court reviewed the patient’s consent for psychotropic medication during the capacity hearing.
Legal references to psychotropic medication typically address consent, capacity, and regulation issues in mental health law.
/ˌsaɪkəˈtrɒpɪk ˈsʌbstəns/
The possession of certain psychotropic substances without a prescription is illegal in many jurisdictions.
Legal definitions often focus on regulatory status and controlled use rather than pharmacological details; precise statutory language varies by jurisdiction.
