insanity
noun/ɪnˈseɪnɪti/
Frequency rank: #5,893 most common English word
Meaning
The state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness.
Example sentence
The judge questioned whether the defendant could plead insanity as a defense in court.
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