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   incapacity

   /ˌɪnkəˈpasɪti/

   noun

   • 1. physical or mental inability to do something or to manage one's affairs: "they can be sacked only for incapacity or misbehaviour" Similar disabilityincapabilityinabilitydebilityimpairmentindispositionunfitnesspowerlessnessimpotencehelplessnessweaknessincompetenceinadequacyineffectivenessineffectualityinefficiencyOpposite abilitycapability
   • 2. legal disqualification: "they are not subject to any legal incapacity" Similar disqualificationlack of entitlementlack of legal rightOpposite qualification

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French incapacité or late Latin incapacitas, from in- (expressing negation) + capacitas (see capacity).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINCAPACITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INCAPACITY definition: 1. the fact that you are unable to do something because you do not have the ability or you are too…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of INCAPACITY is the quality or state of being incapable; especially : lack of physical or intellectual power or of natural or legal qualifications. How to use incapacity in a sentence.

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   INCAPACITY meaning: 1. the fact that you are unable to do something because you do not have the ability or you are too…. Learn more.

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   Define incapacity. incapacity synonyms, incapacity pronunciation, incapacity translation, English dictionary definition of incapacity. n. pl. in·ca·pac·i·ties 1. Inadequate strength or ability; lack of capacity. 2. A defect or handicap; a disability. 3. Law Disqualification from taking part...

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   Incapacity definition: lack of ability, qualification, or strength; incapability.. See examples of INCAPACITY used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINCAPACITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   The incapacity of a person, society, or system to do something is their inability to do it.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › incapacityincapacity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   incapacity (of somebody/something) (to do something) lack of ability or skill synonym inability. their incapacity to govern effectively. Want to learn more?