Disability

Definition - Noun
1  : inability to pursue an occupation because of a physical or mental impairment
specif
: inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or to be of long continued or indefinite duration in accordance with the Social Security Act
see also benefit Americans with Disabilities Act in the Important Laws section
compare incapacity occupational disease
2  : lack of legal qualification to do something <a minor's ~>



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intrinsic fraud

fraud (as by the use of false or forged documents, false claims, or perjured testimony) that deceives the trier of fact and results in a judgment in favor of the party perpetrating the fraud


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