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compos mentis (adj.)

Latin, literally "in command of one's mind," from compos "having the mastery of," from com "with, together" (see com-) + stem of potis "powerful, master" (from PIE root *poti- "powerful; lord"), + mentis, genitive of mens "mind" (from PIE root *men- (1) "to think").

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Definitions of compos mentis from WordNet

compos mentis (adj.)
of sound mind, memory, and understanding; in law, competent to go to trial;
Synonyms: of sound mind
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