incapacitation
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of incapacitation
First recorded in 1720–30; incapacitat(e) ( def. ) + -ion ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"Mojtaba Khamenei appears to maintain broad oversight of decision-making, but nowhere near the same level of day-to-day management as his father, probably due to a combination of security concerns and physical incapacitation," said Sabet.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
“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
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 ● Dec. 9, 2023
Advocates of the measure said advancements in medical science have led to a better understanding of pilot incapacitation.
From Reuters ● Aug. 22, 2023
O presume not: a wily wit defeated Pays in scandalous incapacitation.
From The Poems and Fragments of Catullus by Ellis, Robinson
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