temporary insanity
- A defense in a criminal case suggesting that the accused was momentarily not in a sound mental state when committing the crime, so could not understand the nature of the act
- The defendant pleaded temporary insanity, arguing that he was psychologically disturbed at the time of the crime.
- Due to the effects of the drug, she could not comprehend her actions, leading to a claim of temporary insanity.
- In court, they advanced a temporary insanity defense saying he was in a state of shock when the theft took place.
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