incompetency

Definition of "incompetency"
  1. A state in which a person is incapable of managing their personal affairs due to mental or physical incapacity. It is formally recognized by a court after a thorough investigation and hearing involving the person
How to use "incompetency" in a sentence
  1. After a serious car accident, Jake's level of incompetency was so high, he could not manage his own financial matters.
  2. The court declared grandfather's incompetency, after assessing his deteriorating mental state.
  3. A mental health evaluation revealed Mary's incompetency, and she was relieved of managing her affairs.

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