INCOMPETENCY

incompetency,n. Lack of legal ability in some respect, esp. to stand trial or to testify <once the defense lawyer established her client’s incompetency, the client did not have to stand trial>. — Also termed incompetence; mental incompetence. Cf. INCAPACITY. [Cases: Homicide 816; Witnesses 35. C.J.S. Witnesses §§ 87–88, 90, 92.] — incompetent,adj.

[Blacks Law 8th]