doli capax

adjective

do·​li ca·​pax

¦dōˌlīˈkāˌpaks

: old enough or of sufficient intelligence and sane enough to be legally responsible for wrongful acts

—opposed to doli incapax

Word History

Etymology

Latin, capable of deceit

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