diminished responsibility

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noun diminished responsibility law: lack of capacity 1
uncountable noun diminished responsibility In law, diminished responsibility is a defence which states that someone is not mentally well enough to be totally responsible for their crime. 0
noun diminished responsibility a plea under which proof of an impairing abnormality of mind is submitted as demonstrating lack of premeditation and therefore criminal responsibility 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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qualification — a quality, accomplishment, etc., that fits a person for some function, office, or the like.
palliative — serving to palliate.

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