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legal capacity

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The ability of a person to make binding amendments to their rights, duties and obligations, such as getting married or merging, entering into contracts, making gifts, or writing a valid will.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: law

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 法定資格 /法定资格 (fǎdìng zīgé) — capacity to make binding agreements
  • Finnish: oikeustoimikelpoisuus — capacity to make binding agreements
  • Finnish: oikeuskelpoisuus — capacity to make binding agreements
  • French: capacité juridique — capacity to make binding agreements
  • Polish: zdolność prawna — capacity to make binding agreements