incapacitation

American  

[in-kuh-pas-i-tey-shuhn] / ɪn kəˌpæs ɪˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the state of not having the necessary ability, qualification, or strength to perform some specified act or function; incapacity.

   When the brain lacks sufficient oxygen, cognitive and mental ability declines, followed by physical incapacitation, and then unconsciousness or even death.

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Etymology

Origin of incapacitation

First recorded in 1720–30; incapacitat(e) ( def. ) + -ion ( def. )

Example Sentences

“The incapacitation of an elected official is a material fact that should be disclosed to the public, rather than concealed by staff. Transparency, not cover-ups, should be the norm.”

From Salon

They said without elaborating that suspected militia vessels accompanying Chinese coast guard ships used a long-range acoustic device that could impair hearing, causing “severe temporary discomfort and incapacitation to some Filipino crew.”

From Seattle Times

In addition, the employee must have missed three consecutive calendar days from work due to their incapacitation.

From Encyclopedia.com

The law mandates that continuing treatment must be combined with proof that the employee could not perform his job due to incapacitation.

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If a serious injury occurs to your son or daughter that leads to death or total incapacitation, then you can usually gain custody rights.

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Related Words

• failure
• impotence
• incompetence
• inefficiency
• ineptitude
• lack
• shortcoming
• weakness