n. The action of disabling or the state of being disabled.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. Deprivation of ability; incapacity.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Deprivation or want of power; legal impediment;disability.
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n. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
Word Usage
"Brad has little need for any additional life cover at this stage but still has exposure to certain "living risks", such as long-term disablement or a major illness."