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n

The liability for an act and the obligation to repair any damage caused by that act; in criminal law, a personÂ’s mental capacity to understand and answer in court for her or his actions; guilt. See also competent and capacity.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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