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non compos mentis

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A quick definition of non compos mentis:

Term: non compos mentis

Definition: Non compos mentis means that someone is not of sound mind. This term is used in the law to describe different levels of mental incapacity. It does not just mean someone who is sad or upset. To be non compos mentis, a person must have a severe impairment of their mental abilities that makes it impossible for them to manage their affairs or understand their legal rights and responsibilities.

A more thorough explanation:

The term "non compos mentis" means "not of sound mind" in Latin. In legal terms, it refers to any degree of mental incompetency recognized by the law. It is used to describe a person who is unable to manage their affairs or comprehend their legal rights or liabilities due to a severe impairment of their mental faculties.

For example, a person suffering from dementia or a severe mental illness may be considered non compos mentis. However, mere emotional instability or depression does not qualify as non compos mentis.

Another example is a person who has suffered a traumatic brain injury and is unable to make decisions or understand their legal rights. In such cases, the court may appoint a guardian or conservator to manage their affairs.

Overall, non compos mentis is a legal term used to describe a person's mental state and their ability to manage their affairs and comprehend their legal rights. It is an important concept in the legal system to ensure that vulnerable individuals are protected and their interests are safeguarded.

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5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
soapy
8:48
UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
Minus those random R decisions from UMN yesterday though right? I wonder what happened there. I don’t think I’ve seen a school start the season out with anything but As on here
almost all of my apps have been UR for 6 weeks at this point I feel exhausted waiting for them to finish
Irvine is being snobby and wont start any review until end of Nov.
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9:28
congrats on the 172 bruce
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9:29
roll tide
do we foresee a fordham election day wave today (i'm delusional)
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:31
I think so, Jack
9:31
some people hate him. some people love him, but he a real one: https://youtu.be/w5oEqiVQcF4?t=173
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worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
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