insanity definition

insanity

Mental state of an individual judged by a court (with or without any medical evidence) to be lacking legal capacity and ability to make rational decisions. An insane accused is usually freed of responsibility for civil and criminal offenses.

insanity is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.

insanity appears in the definitions of the following terms: affirmative defense, temporary insanity, plea and special verdict

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