disability

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Law

n. the state of being disabled, especially when considered by the law or society.

n. the state or condition of being disabled, often used in a legal or sociological context to discuss rights and accessibility.

日本語:障害※

“The law protects workers from being treated unfairly because of their disability.”

“The legislation aims to eliminate discrimination by ensuring that disability does not prevent qualified candidates from seeking public office.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Informal

n. money paid by the government to people who cannot work because of a health condition.

n. financial assistance or insurance payments provided to individuals who are unable to work due to a long-term illness or injury.

“After his back injury, he had to go on disability for six months.”

“She was concerned that her return to part-time work might affect her eligibility for long-term disability payments.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Law Formal · Technical

n. a legal reason that prevents someone from doing something, like voting or signing a contract.

n. a lack of legal qualification or a formal incapacity to perform a specific act.

“The judge ruled that the minor's age was a legal disability that prevented him from selling the property.”

“The treaty specifies that any representative under a legal disability must be replaced by a court-appointed guardian for the duration of the negotiations.”