Incompetent

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Incompetent is one who lacks ability, legal qualification, or fitness to manage his own affairs Related to incompetence is the ability to be open minded; see quantifying openmindedness for additional details on this connection.

Incompetent to stand trial refers to the inability of a defendant to understand the charges against him and assist his counsel in his defense.