Disablement: meaning, definitions and examples

Note: 'Disablement' is repeated. See previous description.

Refers to the state of being made incapable or unfit, often temporarily; can have a negative connotation implying helplessness.

• The illness resulted in her incapacitation for several months, preventing her from working

Focuses on the loss or abnormality in function, whether physical or mental. Often used in medical or clinical discussions.

• His hearing impairment necessitates the use of special hearing aids

A broad term to refer to any condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities. It is commonly used in everyday language and policy discussions.

• She has a disability that requires her to use a wheelchair

Use this when referring to the condition of being physically or mentally impaired in a way that prevents normal activities or movements.

• After the accident, he faced significant disablement and required special care.
• Disablement caused by the disease hampered her ability to lead a normal life.

This term is used in legal contexts to describe a person's inability to engage in legal transactions or make decisions due to reasons such as age or mental status.

• Her legal incapacity, due to her age, required her parents to manage her finances.
• The court declared him to be under legal incapacity because of his severe mental condition.

This phrase is used in legal contexts when someone is stripped of their legal entitlements or rights, often seen in discussions about human rights or legal disputes.

• The lawsuit claimed that there was a deprivation of legal rights when the company fired him without cause.
• Prisoners frequently face deprivation of legal rights, which can lead to further injustices.