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apprehension (perception), competence (sanity), comprehension, intellect, intelligence (intellect), reason (sound judgment)
Burton's Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006
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mental capacity — n 1) sufficient understanding and memory to comprehend in a general way the situation in which one finds oneself and the nature, purpose, and consequence of any act or transaction into which one proposes to enter 2) the degree of understanding… … Medical dictionary
mental capacity — noun mental ability he s got plenty of brains but no common sense • Syn: ↑brain, ↑brainpower, ↑learning ability, ↑mentality, ↑wit • Derivationally related forms: ↑mental ( … Useful english dictionary
Mental Capacity Act 2005 — The Mental Capacity Act 2005[1] Parliament of the United Kingdom Long title An Act to make new provision relating to persons who lack capacity; to establ … Wikipedia
mental capacity for work — protinis darbingumas statusas T sritis Kūno kultūra ir sportas apibrėžtis Gebėjimas suvokti ir doroti informaciją. atitikmenys: angl. mental capacity for work vok. geistige Arbeit, f rus. умственная работоспособность … Sporto terminų žodynas
mental capacity — The condition or quality of the mind which renders one criminally responsible for his acts; an essential of criminal responsibility. State v Pinski (Mo) 163 SW2d 785. Sufficient capacity to know and understand in a reasonable manner the nature… … Ballentine's law dictionary
mental capacity or competence — Term contemplates the ability to understand the nature and effect of the act in which a person is engaged and the business he or she is transacting. Jones v. Traders & General Ins. Co., Tex.Civ.App., 144 S.W.2d 689, 694. Such a measure of… … Black's law dictionary
mental capacity or competence — Term contemplates the ability to understand the nature and effect of the act in which a person is engaged and the business he or she is transacting. Jones v. Traders & General Ins. Co., Tex.Civ.App., 144 S.W.2d 689, 694. Such a measure of… … Black's law dictionary
mental capacity — intellectual capability, intelligence … English contemporary dictionary
capacity — ca·pac·i·ty n pl ties 1: a qualification, power, or ability (as to give consent or make a testament) created by operation of law 2: an individual s ability or aptitude; esp: mental ability as it relates to responsibility for the commission of a… … Law dictionary
Mental health law — is the area of the law that applies to persons with a diagnosis or possible diagnosis of mental illness, and to those involved in managing or treating such people. Contents 1 Mental health law in general 2 In common law jurisdictions 3 Around the … Wikipedia
