Suicide
/ˈsuːɪsaɪd/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of intentionally causing one's own death.
The court considered whether the man's death was a result of suicide.
- (n.) In legal contexts, the act may influence considerations in criminal law, insurance claims, or malpractice liability.
His suicide raised questions about the validity of the life insurance policy.
Forms
- suicide
- suicides
- suiciding
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Commentary
In legal drafting, suicide itself is generally not a crime but may affect related legal issues such as insurance claims and mental capacity assessments.
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