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incapacitation

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[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.

Etymology

Origin of incapacitation

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

Example Sentences

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“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 • Dec. 24, 2024

The new law allows this only in cases of mental or physical incapacitation.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

Advocates of the measure said advancements in medical science have led to a better understanding of pilot incapacitation.

From Reuters • Aug. 22, 2023

Constitution’s procedures for replacing a president due to death, resignation or incapacitation.

From Washington Times • Jul. 7, 2023

Secondly, I lay it down as a rule, that the power of occasional incapacitation, on discretionary grounds, is a legislative power.

From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) by Burke, Edmund

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