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lucid interval

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A quick definition of lucid interval:

A lucid interval is a short time when someone who is usually not able to make decisions or understand things clearly suddenly becomes sane enough to do so. This can happen in cases where a person is legally insane or incompetent, but for a brief period, they regain enough mental capacity to make important decisions, such as signing a contract or executing a will. It can also refer to a period when someone understands the concept of marriage and its responsibilities.

A more thorough explanation:

A lucid interval is a brief period of time when a person who is usually mentally incompetent regains their sanity or mental capacity. During this time, they may have the legal ability to make decisions and act on their own behalf.

  • After suffering from a mental breakdown, John had a lucid interval where he was able to sign legal documents and make decisions for himself.
  • During her lucid interval, Mary understood the concept of marriage and was able to make the decision to get married.
  • Before passing away, Sarah had a lucid moment where she was able to execute a valid will, despite her usual incompetence.

These examples illustrate how a lucid interval can provide a temporary period of mental clarity for someone who is usually unable to make decisions or act on their own behalf. It is important to note that these intervals are brief and do not necessarily indicate a permanent improvement in mental capacity.

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Dkk
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I want to meet an attorney that defends clients who run into flat earth problems. I want an attorney that knows and believes in flat earth theory.
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i want a flat earther for president. i want a guy who posts on 4chan for president. i want someone who mogs for president.
Dkk
19:18
Exactly. My version of that awful poem.
Dkk
19:19
I can accept a president with maybe one or two of the poems traits hut good God, all of them??? No ty.
windyMagician
19:20
president who respects sex is crazy
windyMagician
19:20
we had bill clinton already
Dkk
19:21
Bill Clinton, first and last black president
windyMagician
19:23
I want to go running but my leg feels weird
windyMagician
19:23
it doesn't hurt its just tingly
Dkk
19:26
It needs more alcohol. You tingle when your nerves need watering.
19:27
try stretching it maybe to see what's up
windyMagician
19:27
stretches make me think it's just soreness
windyMagician
19:27
I'm sober lol
Dkk
19:38
Anyone else get the google notification that your LSD password has been compromised lol. LSD got hacked.
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CynicalOops
21:03
You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?
jackfrost11770
21:10
nope dk
CynicalOops
22:37
Calvinamala Harris
jackfrost11770
23:16
should i start using letterboxed again
Dkk
23:25
@jackfrost11770: if you want but like it aint for me
dk do u ever eat at bk
Dkk
23:48
@chickenburgahfart: I would do that in the Army if really desperate for food or if I had to work through lunch. One of the few fast food places I go to.
bk so slept on
Dkk
0:23
I will take In N Out everyday over it when I can though.
texaslawhopefully
1:22
In N Out is not only the best fast food place, but the prices too are fantastic
Dkk
1:27
Indeed, indeed.
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