insanity

//ɪnˈsænɪti//
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Noun

1

The state of being seriously mentally ill; madness.

The court ruled that he was not guilty by reason of insanity.

2

Extreme foolishness or irrationality in behavior or thought.

It would be insanity to quit your job without having another one lined up.

3

(Law) A mental condition that renders a person incapable of being held legally responsible for their actions.

The defendant was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

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