Definition of Non compos mentis

not of sound mind; unable to handle one’s own affairs legally

Examples of Non compos mentis in a sentence

Ruling that the woman was non compos mentis, the judge agreed that her family could put her into a mental institute.  🔊

Although he is of sound mind, the millionaire’s greedy children are trying to have him declared non compos mentis.  🔊

Catalina’s non compos mentis behavior made her family worry about her mental health.  🔊

During the hearing, Mr. Bell was found non compos mentis and couldn’t be tried for murder do to his mental instability.  🔊

The Mad Hatter was definitely non compos mentis and would be locked away if he wasn’t in Wonderland.  🔊

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