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Cognitive Test

Definition

A legal responsibility formulation concerning relevant knowledge or appreciation.

Related terms

Clinical Diagnosis
A clinical classification that does not itself establish a jurisdiction-specific legal defence.
Model Provision
A proposed legal formulation that becomes operative only through the relevant adoption or authority.
Retrospective Assessment
Evaluation of functioning at a past relevant time using available evidence.
Volitional Element
A responsibility criterion concerning ability to control conduct under the applicable law.

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