Definition of "incapacitation" [in•ca•pac•i•ta•tion]

• The act of incapacitating or state of being incapacitated; incapacity; disqualification. (noun)

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• "Ultra-cheap Irish airline Ryanair's chief executive, Michael O'Leary, has already called for single-pilot operation on short-haul flights, arguing computers do most of the flying, pilot incapacitation is rare and flight attendants could be trained to pinch hit in emergencies."
• "While the definition of incapacitation varies by state, typically two doctors are required to confirm it before the springing power of attorney kicks in."
• "If your disease will lead to long-term incapacitation, naming a successor trustee to replace you when you can't act on your own behalf is important."