of sound mind

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of sound mind

A judge determined the defendant was of sound mind to stand trial.

Definition
  1. Adjective Phrase:
    • Mentally competent; sane: The phrase "of sound mind" describes a person whose mental faculties are healthy, complete, and functioning normally. It specifically refers to the ability to think rationally, understand information, and make reasonable decisions.
    • Legally competent: In a legal context, it signifies that a person has sufficient mental capacity to understand the nature and consequences of their actions, such as making a will, signing a contract, or standing trial.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective Phrase:
    • The doctor testified that the elderly woman was of sound mind when she wrote her will.
    • To sign this legal document, you must be of sound mind and of legal age.
    • The court must determine if the defendant is of sound mind before the trial can proceed.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be of sound mind and body": A common, more formal expression emphasizing both mental and physical health, often used in legal or official declarations.
    • I declare that I am of sound mind and body when executing this document.
Variants and Related Words
  • Soundness (n): The quality or state of being sound, especially in mind or judgment.
    • The soundness of his decision was later proven correct.
  • Compos mentis (adj): A Latin legal term directly synonymous with "of sound mind."
  • Lucid (adj): Clear-minded, especially during brief periods of clarity.
    • The patient was lucid and able to give consent.
Synonyms
  • Sane: Not mentally ill; having a sound, healthy mind.
  • Mentally competent: Having the mental ability to understand and act.
  • Rational: Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
Antonyms
  • Of unsound mind: The direct legal antonym.
  • Non compos mentis: The Latin legal term for not of sound mind.
  • Incompetent (legally): Lacking the legal capacity to act.
  • Insane: In a state of mind that prevents normal perception, behavior, or social interaction.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "In one's right mind": Thinking or behaving normally and sensibly. Often used in negative or conditional constructions.
    • No one in their right mind would go out in that storm.
  • "To have all one's marbles" (informal): To be sane and mentally alert.
    • At 95, she still has all her marbles.
of sound mind

A judge determined the defendant was of sound mind to stand trial.

Adjective
  1. of sound mind, memory, and understanding; in law, competent to go to trial

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