Synonyms for non compos mentis


Grammar : Adj
Spell : nohn kohm-pohs men-tis; English non kom-puh s men-tis
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnoʊn ˈkoʊm poʊs ˈmɛn tɪs; English ˈnɒn ˈkɒm pəs ˈmɛn tɪs


Définition of non compos mentis

Origin :
  • Latin, literally "not master of one's mind."
  • adj of unsound mind
Example sentences :
  • That either husband or wife is a hopeless lunatic or non compos mentis.
  • Extract from : « Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World » by Hyacinthe Ringrose
  • Sarojini took particular pains to empress it upon me that Chavigny is non compos mentis.
  • Extract from : « Caravans By Night » by Harry Hervey

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