The Dictionary of Internal Security

Dictionary

English  
mental capacity - noun MP3
 
Definitions  
Def: the mental (or cognitive) ability to understand the nature and effects of one's acts
Example: Did the accused possess substantial mental capacity to distinguish his or her actions as right or wrong?
 
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Word family  
 
Collocations  
  • diminished mental capacity
 
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