Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Lack of capacity refers to the disability of a person to create or enter into a legal relation due to some special characteristic. This means that the person is unable to understand the nature and effect of their actions, and therefore cannot be held responsible for them.
These examples illustrate how lack of capacity can affect a person's ability to engage in legal relations or be held responsible for their actions.