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non compos

non compos is the alternative form of non compos mentis.

Meaning of non compos mentis

Adjective

non compos mentis (not comparable)

  1. (often) Insane; not of sound mind; not in control of oneself.
    • Shakespeare was really a Literary Syndicate. Rainproof is demonstrably non compos mentis on that subject, and his infirmity is spreading.1927, Ernest Bramah [pseudonym; Ernest Brammah Smith], Max Carrados Mysteries
    Synonyms:
    non compos

Origin of non compos

Latin

Questions about non compos

What is non compos the alternative form of?
Non compos is the alternative form of non compos mentis.

Words near non compos in the dictionary

  1. non
  2. non assumpsit
  3. non assumpsits
  4. non biney
  5. non causa pro causa
  6. non compos
  7. non compos mentis
  8. non constat
  9. non distributio medii
  10. non divisi
  11. non est

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