Posted by Orin Kerr:
Something to Keep in Mind:
http://volokh.com/archives/archive_2009_02_08-2009_02_14.shtml#1234566240
According to [1]1 U.S.C. 1,
In determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, unless the
context indicates otherwise . . . the words "insane" and "insane
person" and "lunatic" shall include every idiot, lunatic, insane
person, and person non compos mentis[.]
Hat tip: Mark Eckenwiler.
References
1. http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/1/1.html
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