unfitness
/ʌnˈfɪtnəs/ · un·fit·ness
noun
- The condition of being unfit; lack of physical or mental suitability. His unfitness for the marathon became evident after he collapsed at the halfway point.
- Unsuitability for a particular role, task, or legal status. The court ruled on his unfitness to stand trial due to severe cognitive impairment.
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Did you know? In legal jargon, "unfitness" is often used to describe a defendant's inability to understand proceedings, a concept that dates back to English common law.