compos mentis

/ˌˈkɑmpəs ˌmɛntəs/
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Definitions of compos mentis
  1. adjective
    of sound mind, memory, and understanding; in law, competent to go to trial
    synonyms: of sound mind
    sane
    mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
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