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    compos mentis
    /ˌkɒmpɒs ˈmɛntɪs/

    adjective

    • 1. having full control of one's mind: "are you sure he was totally compos mentis?"

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

    Compos mentis is an adjective that means able to think clearly and be in control of and responsible for your actions. It is often used in legal contexts or humorous situations. See how to use it in sentences and translations.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › compos mentisCompos mentis Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Compos mentis is a Latin phrase meaning "having mastery of one's mind". It is used as an adjective to describe someone who is of sound mind, memory, and understanding. See synonyms, examples, word history, and legal and medical definitions.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › compos-mentisCOMPOS MENTIS Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Compos mentis is a Latin adjective meaning sane or mentally sound, especially in a legal context. It is often contrasted with non compos mentis, meaning insane or mentally unsound. See the origin, usage and examples of compos mentis.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › compos-mentiscompos mentis adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of compos mentis adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › compos+mentiscompos mentis - The Free Dictionary

    Compos mentis is a Latin phrase meaning of sound mind, sane, or mentally healthy. Find the origin, usage, and translations of this term in various dictionaries and thesaurus.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDefinition of 'compos mentis' - Collins Online Dictionary

    Compos mentis is a Latin adjective meaning of sound mind or sane. It is used in law and psychology to describe a person's mental state or capacity. See how to pronounce and use it in sentences.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › compos mentisCompos mentis - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    1 day ago · Definitions of compos mentis. adjective. of sound mind, memory, and understanding; in law, competent to go to trial. synonyms: of sound mind. sane.