Capable
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Capable
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Meaning of Capable
Synonymous with susceptible, competent, qualified, fitting; possessing legal power or capacity. United States v Sischo (D.C. Wash.) 262 F. 1001.
Synonyms of Capable
adjective
able
accomplished
adept
adequate
adroit
aptm
competent
deft
effective
effectual
equal to
expert
facile
fit
fitted
gifted
idoneus
masterly
potent
proficient
qualified
skillful
suited
worthy
Associated Concepts: capable of assisting with one"s defense
capable of contracting
capable of inheriting
capable of taking and holding property
capable to inherit
capable to marry
competence capable of distinguishing right from wrong
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What does Capable mean in American Law?
The definition of Capable in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:
Able to effect some end-as a matter of law or fact, as in "He is capable of murder." See also ability, capacity.