单词 | diminished capacity |
释义 | > as lemmasdiminished capacity diminished capacity n. Law (originally and chiefly U.S.) = diminished responsibility n. at sense 1b.Frequently attributive in diminished capacity defense, diminished capacity plea. ΚΠ 1957 Court-martial Rep. (U.S.) 24 623 It is not entirely settled whether a requirement for instructions arises from evidence of an impaired or diminished capacity, in contrast to evidence of total incapacity to entertain specific intent. 1969 Press-Courier (Oxnard, Calif.) 7 Dec. 2/3 Under California law, a diminished capacity plea contends the accused did not have the mental capacity to reflect and deliberate on his act. 1977 Las Vegas Sun 28 Mar. 26/5 Keith has indicated that he will rely heavily on psychiatric testimony to support a ‘diminished capacity’ defense. 2012 L. Miller Criminal Psychol. vi. 148 If not sufficient for an insanity defense per se, PTSD..may be used to argue for diminished capacity as a mitigating factor at sentencing. < as lemmas |
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