Meaning Of The Word Diminished responsibility

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Diminished responsibility Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Diminished responsibility?

diminished responsibility
uncountable noun: In law, diminished responsibility is a defence which states that someone is not mentally well enough to be totally responsible for their crime.

diminished responsibility in British English
noun: a plea under which proof of an impairing abnormality of mind is submitted as demonstrating lack of premeditation and therefore criminal responsibility

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