temporary insanity

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a state of madness that lasts for a short period, often used as a legal defense

insanityADJECTIVE + NOUN

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temporary

Examples (10)

  • The defense lawyer argued it was a case of temporary insanity.
  • He claimed temporary insanity during the heated argument.
  • Such actions could be attributed to a moment of temporary insanity.
  • The legal system sometimes recognizes temporary insanity as a mitigating factor.
  • Could it have been a fit of temporary insanity that led to her outburst?
  • Pleading temporary insanity is a strategy often employed in court.
  • The medical report indicated no signs of temporary insanity at the time of the incident.
  • He was acquitted on grounds of temporary insanity.
  • Some believe that passion crimes are committed under temporary insanity.
  • The concept of temporary insanity is debated in psychiatric and legal circles.