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incapacitation

/ɪnˌkæpəsɪˈteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does incapacitation mean?

noun

The state of being unable to act or function normally, often due to injury, illness, or disability. The act of rendering someone or something unable to function or act effectively.

Example

"The athlete's incapacitation due to injury forced her team to forfeit the game."

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