temporary insanity in English
crazy for a period of time, situation during which one cannot restrain from performing criminal actions due to a feeling of craziness (Law)
Use "temporary insanity" in a sentence
1. Brennan blames her actions on temporary insanity.
2. In her defense Halen alleged temporary insanity.
3. In his defense he alleged temporary insanity.
4. " Temporary insanity brought on by acute panic distress syndrome. "
5. The court acquitted Campbell on the grounds of temporary insanity.
6. To state (a plea or excuse, for example) in support or denial of a claim or accusation: The defendant Alleges temporary insanity.
7. ‘The crowning description of the illness called Calenture is in Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick.’ Synonyms derangement , dementia, dementedness, temporary insanity, temporary madness
8. / ˈkɑpˌɑʊt / (also Cop out) a way or an excuse to avoid responsibility or to avoid doing something: A plea of temporary insanity is a cop-out and should not be allowed, he said