Contract Law

Legal Capacity

/ LEE-gul kuh-PAS-ih-tee /

Definition

The ability of a person to enter into and be bound by a legal agreement.

Used in Context

“Legal capacity requires attaining the age of majority and sound mind.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: legalis and capacitas

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