Word : Non compos mentis
May 31, 2011
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Meaning :
Non compos mentis is a term meaning 'not of sound mind'. Non compos mentis is
derived from the Latin words -
• non meaning "not",
• compos meaning "having (command of)", and
• mentis meaning "mind".
It is the direct opposite of Compos mentis which means “of a composed mind”.
Example: Contracts entered into by parties non compos mentis is void ab initio
Pronunciation:
Non – nohn, non
Com – kohm, kom
Pos – pohs, puhs
Men - men
Tis - tis
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