Word Noun
incapacity
n.
C / U
C1 Advanced US /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/ UK /ɪnkəpˈæsɪti/ in·ca·pac·i·ty UK spelling incapacities
Definition
n.the state of being unable to do something because of a physical or mental problem. It can also mean a lack of legal power to make a decision.
n.the state of being physically or mentally unable to perform a specific task; also refers to the legal inability to act or make decisions. Often used in medical, legal, or administrative contexts.
Examples
“The court ruled that the defendant was in a state of legal incapacity at the time of the contract, rendering the agreement void and unenforceable.”
Etymology
From in- (“negative”) + capacity.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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