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Alienism

Definition:

Alienism refers to the study, treatment, or diagnosis of mental disorders, particularly in relation to their legal implications.

Senses:

1. Noun: The branch of psychiatry that deals with mental disorders as they relate to law.
2. Noun: The expertise or skill possessed by an alienist.

Examples:

1. The lawyer sought the opinion of the alienist to determine the defendant's mental state during the crime.

2. The renowned alienist published a groundbreaking article on the correlation between mental illness and criminal behavior.

Possible Related Products:

• Psychiatry Books
• Criminal Psychology
• Forensic Psychiatry