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MENTAL INCOMPETENCE

\mˈɛntə͡l ɪnkˈɒmpɪtəns], \mˈɛntə‍l ɪnkˈɒmpɪtəns], \m_ˈɛ_n_t_əl ɪ_n_k_ˈɒ_m_p_ɪ_t_ə_n_s]\

Definitions of MENTAL INCOMPETENCE

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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a term that is used to represent mental competence.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

In law, such mental unsoundness as would disqualify a man for making a testament or managing affairs.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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