Im`be*cil"i*ty (?), n.;
pl. Imbecilities (#). [L.
imbecillitas: cf. F.
imbécillité.]
The quality of being imbecile; weakness; feebleness,
esp. of mind.
Cruelty . . . argues not only a depravedness of nature, but also a meanness of courage and imbecility of mind.
Sir W. Temple. &fist; This term is used specifically to denote natural weakness of the mental faculties, affecting one's power to act reasonably or intelligently.
Syn. -- Debility;
infirmity; weakness;
feebleness; impotence. See Debility.
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