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limited competency

a determination by a court that a person has the capacity to manage some but not all of his or her activities. A limited guardian is appointed to assist the individual in exercising certain legal rights, such as the right to enter into contracts, get married, provide consent (e.g., for medical treatment), or vote.

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May 8th 2024

alcoholic

alcoholic

n. a person who is dependent on alcohol, that is, who regularly drinks to the point of intoxication despite negative consequences. See also alcohol dependence.