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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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Phrase in psychiatry
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What is the phrase 'absence of use' mean? Is it a technical term used in psychiatry? Does it refer to a mental condition of the patient?
What is the phrase 'absence of use' mean? Is it a technical term used in psychiatry? Does it refer to a mental condition of the patient?
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I'm not a psychiatrist (although some might suggest I see one), but I think it can be taken at face value: not in use, not used, neglected.
- I'm not a psychiatrist (although some might suggest I see one), but I think it can be taken at face value: not in use, not used, neglected.
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I'm not a psychiatrist (although some might suggest I see one), but I think it can be taken at face value: not in use, not used, neglected.
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absence of use
It's a term from civil law, specifically in the ownership of intellectual property.
You own your trademark. If you fail to use it for a period of time, others may sue to acquire it. I suppose these days it could apply to a web domain.
The following article deals with the law concerning special circ
It's a term from civil law, specifically in the ownership of intellectual property.
You own your trademark. If you fail to use it for a period of time, others may sue to acquire it. I suppose these days it could apply to a web domain.
The following article deals with the law concerning special circ
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Aha, it's also used in forensic psychiatry, so it's still a legal term.
somebody sues somebody for the loss of use of something?
That's not panning out very well.
There's also "absence of use disorder." That sounds a bit more up your alley.
Not panning out either!
How about the term "substance use disorder"?
Articles speak of the "absence of use" in co
somebody sues somebody for the loss of use of something?
That's not panning out very well.
There's also "absence of use disorder." That sounds a bit more up your alley.
Not panning out either!
How about the term "substance use disorder"?
Articles speak of the "absence of use" in co
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