of sound mind
Americanidiom
Etymology
Origin of of sound mind
First recorded in 1605–15
Example Sentences
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Reiner’s ability to check into a hotel and travel across Los Angeles where he was seen at a gas station and ultimately arrested isn’t necessarily a sign that he was of sound mind, Faerstein said.
From Los Angeles Times
He is of sound mind, but he might succumb to someone who offers him companionship, and helps him with his physical needs until he passes, possibly in the next few years.
From MarketWatch
Your husband would do well to sign a power-of-attorney document while he is of sound mind and has the legal capacity to do so, if he has not done so already.
From MarketWatch
When she made her will she also included a document signed by her doctor stating she was of sound mind, etc., and specified that she didn’t want to leave anything to her sons.
From MarketWatch
There’s no reason to doubt whether Hackman was of sound mind at that time.
From Salon
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