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diminished capacity

 

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Term: Diminished Capacity

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: The legal concept of reduced mental ability affecting a person's ability to form intent or understand the consequences of their actions.

Sample Sentence 1: In some criminal cases, a defense of diminished capacity is used to argue that the defendant's mental condition affected their judgement at the time the crime was committed.

Sense 2: A general term referring to a decrease in cognitive functioning or mental capacity.

Sample Sentence 2: As people age, they might experience a diminished capacity in their memory and problem-solving abilities.


Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Describing a situation or condition where a person's mental abilities are reduced or impaired.

Sample Sentence 1: The accident resulted in a diminished capacity for the driver, making it difficult for them to concentrate and make decisions.


Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To decrease or lessen the mental ability or functioning of an individual.

Sample Sentence 1: Long-term exposure to certain chemicals can diminish the capacity of the brain, leading to cognitive impairments.


Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: Indicating that a capacity or ability is reduced or limited.

Sample Sentence 1: The athlete performed at a diminished capacity due to a minor injury sustained during practice.


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