For example, there are many examples of children's books written about topics like the Holocaust and slavery. Children's literature has no limits in terms of its subject matter, but authors who write about sensitive topics must risk offending parents if their work is seen as too advanced for children.
Medical Definition of mental capacity. 1  1: sufficient understanding and memory to comprehend in a general way the situation in which one finds oneself and the nature, purpose, and consequence of any act or transaction into which one proposes to enter.
Â§ 40.1-5.3-3 Competency to stand trial. â (a) Definitions. As used in this section: (1) Attorney for the state means the attorney general, an authorized assistant attorney general, or such other person as may be authorized by law to act as a representative of the state in a criminal proceeding; (2) Competent or competency means mental ability to stand trial. A person is mentally competent to stand trial if he or she is able to understand the character and consequences of the proceedings against him or her and is able properly to assist in his or her defense; (3) Department means the state department of mental health, retardation, and hospitals.