Impulsiveness - Law Dictionary Search Results
corticoafferent
passing toward the cerebral cortex of nerves and nerve impulses
Cerebrifugal
Applied to those nerve fibers which go from the brain to the spinal cord and so transfer cerebral impulses centrifugal impressions outwards
Breastwheel
being kept in contact with it by the breasting The water acts on the float boards partly by impulse partly by its weight
Keep your definitions linked to case research
substantial capacity test
to the requirements of the law called also ALI test Model Penal Code test compare diminished capacity, irresistible impulse test, m'naghten test NOTE: This test was first formulated in the Model Penal Code and has been adopted
Durham rule
of insanity the defendant's criminal act must be the product of a mental disease or defect compare irresistible impulse test, m'naghten test, substantial capacity test
diminished capacity
first-degree murder) but that does not amount to insanity called also diminished responsibility partial insanity compare insanity, irresistible impulse test, m'naghten test, substantial capacity test 2 a : a defense based on a claim of diminished capacity
capricious
capricious 1 : governed or characterized by impulse or whim: as a : lacking a rational basis b : likely to change suddenly 2 : not
Computer
processing device or system which performs logical, arithmetic and memory functions by manipulations of electronic, magnetic or optical impulses, and includes all input, output, process-ing, storage, computer software or communication facilities which are connected or related to
- ‹ Prev
- 1
- 2
- 3
- Next ›
Try the research workspace - 7 days free
Impulsiveness - Law Dictionary Search Results
corticoafferent
passing toward the cerebral cortex of nerves and nerve impulses
Cerebrifugal
Applied to those nerve fibers which go from the brain to the spinal cord and so transfer cerebral impulses centrifugal impressions outwards
Breastwheel
being kept in contact with it by the breasting The water acts on the float boards partly by impulse partly by its weight
Keep your definitions linked to case research
substantial capacity test
to the requirements of the law called also ALI test Model Penal Code test compare diminished capacity, irresistible impulse test, m'naghten test NOTE: This test was first formulated in the Model Penal Code and has been adopted
Durham rule
of insanity the defendant's criminal act must be the product of a mental disease or defect compare irresistible impulse test, m'naghten test, substantial capacity test
diminished capacity
first-degree murder) but that does not amount to insanity called also diminished responsibility partial insanity compare insanity, irresistible impulse test, m'naghten test, substantial capacity test 2 a : a defense based on a claim of diminished capacity
capricious
capricious 1 : governed or characterized by impulse or whim: as a : lacking a rational basis b : likely to change suddenly 2 : not
Computer
processing device or system which performs logical, arithmetic and memory functions by manipulations of electronic, magnetic or optical impulses, and includes all input, output, process-ing, storage, computer software or communication facilities which are connected or related to
- ‹ Prev
- 1
- 2
- 3
- Next ›
Try the research workspace - 7 days free