Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

non-compos-mentis

adjective

/nɒnˌkɒmpəʊzˈmɛn.tɪs/

Definition

Not of sound mind; unable to think clearly or function normally.

Examples

After the accident, he was deemed non-compos-mentis and was not held accountable for his decisions.
The court found her non-compos-mentis during the time of the incident, leading to a dismissal of the charges.

Meaning

The term non-compos-mentis refers to a state where a person is not in full control of their mental faculties, often used in legal contexts to indicate that an individual may not be responsible for their actions due to mental incapacity.