diminished responsibility
A defense by which the defendant argues that, although they broke the law, they should…A defense by which the defendant argues that, although they broke the law, they should not be held fully criminally liable, as their mental functions were impaired.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A defense by which the defendant argues that, although they broke the law, they should not be held fully criminally liable, as their mental functions were impaired.
Synonyms
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