mental defect
Example Sentences
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That defence, Mr Shakhnevich added, is different to a plea of insanity, in which his lawyers could argue that "he's not responsible for his actions because of some mental defect".
From BBC • Dec. 11, 2024
As jury selection began Tuesday ahead of opening arguments next week, Holmes has laid the groundwork for an unusual mental defect defense.
From Washington Post • Aug. 31, 2021
“You either have a mental defect that makes it unlikely that you can control your behavior and therefore you’re not guilty by reason of insanity, or you’re responsible for your behavior,” he said.
From The Guardian • Oct. 3, 2018
The lawyer also entered a not guilty plea for reason of mental defect.
From Washington Times • Nov. 25, 2015
A solitary thinker may be confused by some difficulty in a subject, or some mental defect; one is embarrassed in the presence of others, and because of their presence.
From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin
