insanity

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

complete and utter madness

a legal defense based on the defendant's mental state at the time of the crime

a formal statement made in court where a defendant claims they are not guilty due to mental illness

a legal verdict indicating a defendant is not criminally responsible due to mental illness

to claim in a court of law that one was not responsible for a crime because of mental illness

to put an end to a situation or behavior that is considered foolish or irrational

to pretend to be mentally ill to deceive others