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to incapacitate
1.1
to injure or weaken someone in a way that one cannot live normally
Example
The disease incapacitated her joints, causing long-term mobility issues.
The spinal cord injury incapacitated him, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.
A fall from the ladder incapacitated the worker, resulting in a lasting head trauma.
1.2
to take away someone's ability to make their own decisions through a court order because they have a physical or mental problem
Example
The court ruled to incapacitate the elderly woman due to her advanced dementia.
In cases of severe addiction, the court may opt to incapacitate the individual temporarily.
Due to his developmental disability, the court decided to incapacitate the young man.
After a severe head injury, the court decided to incapacitate the patient temporarily until they regained cognitive function.
After a stroke left him unable to communicate effectively, the court decided to incapacitate the individual until his condition improved.
Example
The power outage incapacitated the entire building, rendering all electronic devices and equipment non-functional.
The financial crisis incapacitated the company, leaving it unable to meet its financial obligations.
The riot control team utilized tear gas to incapacitate the unruly crowd, dispersing them and restoring order without resorting to physical force.
The disease incapacitated her joints, causing long-term mobility issues.
The court ruled to incapacitate the elderly woman due to her advanced dementia.
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