non compos mentis Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite not of sound mind, memory, or understanding; in law, not competent to go to trial
of unsound mind.
WordNet
Non com"pos, Non com"pos men"tis
(Also<
- Non compos.
- Non compos mentis
)
Etymology
L.Definitions
Not of sound mind; not having the regular use of reason; hence, also, as a noun, an idiot; a lunati one devoid of reason, either by nature or from accident.
