OF SOUND MIND Definition & Meaning

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of sound mind

[ uhv sound mahynd ]

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idiom

capable of rational thought and decision making, unimpaired by mental illness, drugs, dementia, etc.; compos mentis. Compare non compos mentis ( def ).

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of of sound mind¹

First recorded in 1605–15

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His family says he was not of sound mind at the time.

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“Mrs. Douglas is of sound mind, and her family and friends are deeply concerned for her safety and well-being.”

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“If the person who did this to the dog was of sound mind,” she added, “they would have been aware that they were sentencing him to death.”

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Can you say she was of sound mind when she signed on to do the project?

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If Trump can convince gullible people that he is a Christian, however, maybe there’s hope that a preacher of sound mind can overcome the power of Trump’s rhetoric.

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