of sound mind

phrase

law
: sane or rational
She claims that her father was not of sound mind when he changed his will.

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Did anyone of sound mind foresee this Charlotte Hornets swarm? Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026 Though Nancy Guthrie is of sound mind she’s said to have mobility issues and is reportedly without her daily medications leaving her vulnerable to life-threatening issues if not taken every 24 hours. Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026 Nanos said Guthrie was of sound mind and could not walk 50 yards without help. Sarah Lapidus, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026 The sheriff said Nancy Guthrie, who lived alone, was of sound mind. Jacques Billeaud, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of sound mind

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“Of sound mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20sound%20mind. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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