Definition for IN-CA-PA-BIL'I-TY, or IN-CA'PA-BLE-NESS

IN-CA-PA-BIL'I-TY, or IN-CA'PA-BLE-NESS, n. [from incapable.]

  1. The quality of being incapable; natural incapacity or want of power; as, the incapableness of a child to comprehend logical syllogisms.
  2. Want of legal qualifications or of legal power; as, the incapability of holding an office.

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