total disability

noun

to·​tal disability
: a degree of disability considered sufficient (as according to statute or in an insurance policy) to make one unable to engage in gainful work

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“Total disability.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/total%20disability. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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