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incapacitation

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






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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

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

These are systems and assets so vital that their destruction or incapacitation would have a debilitating effect on the security of our Nation.

From National Strategy for Combating Terrorism September 2006 by National Security Council (U.S.)




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