insanity
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Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an "extreme emotional disturbance" -- a partial defense that can reduce a sentence, unlike an insanity plea, which seeks to avoid criminal responsibility altogether.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Despite Jane Wickline’s delightfully awkward cringe and Sarah Sherman’s delectable insanity, only one “Saturday Night Live” cast member picks up votes this round.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
He maintained that he was suffering from mental illness at the time of the attack and was unable to form the intent to kill, urging the court to acquit him on the grounds of insanity.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Companies can spark temporary insanity by just saying some magic words.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
There I stood with both feet out the door, on the brink of tears, and quickly closing in on insanity, when something played out in my mind.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
Vocabulary lists containing insanity
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