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  1. insanity plea, plea of insanitynoun

    (criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time

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  1. plea of insanity

    A plea of insanity is a legal defense strategy used in criminal cases. It is based on the argument that the defendant was mentally ill or in such a diminished capacity during the time of the alleged crime that they were unable to understand their actions were wrong, or to control their behavior. Therefore, they should not be held legally responsible for their actions. Acceptance of this plea varies widely and depends upon the legal jurisdiction, specific conditions of the crime, and numerous psychological and legal factors.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of plea of insanity in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of plea of insanity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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