MLchartDataset catalogue

Capacity

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000845

The legal ability of a person or entity to enter into a binding contract, make a will, or perform other legally recognized acts. This requires an understanding of the nature and consequences of the act being performed. Minors, individuals with severe mental incapacities, or those under duress may lack the requisite legal capacity.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-000845
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000845",
  "term": "Capacity",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The legal ability of a person or entity to enter into a binding contract, make a will, or perform other legally recognized acts. This requires an understanding of the nature and consequences of the act being performed. Minors, individuals with severe mental incapacities, or those under duress may lack the requisite legal capacity.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/capacity/"
}

Record 651 of 5,445 in Law terminology (MLC-0107). Request the full dataset.