Definition of handicapped
sometimes offensive
: having a physical or mental disability; also : of or reserved for disabled persons handicapped parking spaces
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Examples of handicapped in a Sentence
He has been handicapped since his motorcycle accident.
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First Known Use of handicapped
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Medical Dictionary
handicapped
playMedical Definition of handicapped
sometimes offensive : having a physical or mental disability; also : of or reserved for individuals with a physical disability handicapped parking spaces
Law Dictionary
handicapped
Legal Definition of handicapped
: having a disability that substantially limits a major life activity (as caring for oneself, working, or having sensory functions)
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