What is "incapacitated"

Incapacitate \In`ca*pac"i*tate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Incapacitated; p. pr. & vb. n. Incapacitating.] [Pref. in- not + capacitate.]

1. To deprive of capacity or natural power; to disable; to render incapable or unfit; to disqualify; as, his age incapacitated him for war.

2. (Law) To deprive of legal or constitutional requisites, or of ability or competency for the performance of certain civil acts; to disqualify.

   It absolutely incapacitated them from holding rank, office, function, or property.
   --Milman.

1. Unable to act v

2. (en-simple past of: incapacitate)

1. adj. lacking in or deprived of strength or power; "lying ill and helpless"; "helpless with laughter" [syn: helpless]

2. incapacitated by injury or illness [syn: disabled, handicapped]