What is another word for diminished responsibility?
Pronunciation: [dɪmˈɪnɪʃt ɹɪspˌɒnsəbˈɪlɪti] (IPA) 
Diminished responsibility refers to a legal defense strategy that suggests the accused party has reduced cognitive or mental capacity, which can mitigate their culpability in a crime. It can also be used to reduce the severity of a sentence in cases where a defendant is found guilty of a crime. Some synonyms for diminished responsibility include diminished capacity, impaired responsibility, limited culpability, and reduced mental responsibility. These terms all suggest that the individual's ability to understand the consequences of their actions was impaired in some way, whether due to a mental disorder, substance abuse, or other factors. This defense is often used in cases of violent crimes like murder or assault, but may apply to other charges as well.
