schwere andere seelische Abartigkeit

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German

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Noun

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schwere andere seelische Abartigkeit f (genitive schwere andere seelische Abartigkeit, no plural)

  1. (law) severe mental disorder

Usage notes

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This term is an umbrella term used in the German penal code for all mental disorders deemed severe enough to warrant a decision of not guilty by reason of insanity. It has no usage outside of legal contexts and is not a recognized term in the medical field.

Commonly abbreviated SASA.