alienist

• Substantivo que designa um psiquiatra ou médico especializado nos aspectos legais das doenças mentais, sobretudo na avaliação da responsabilidade penal e da sanidade mental.

A noun referring to a psychiatrist or medical specialist who deals with the legal aspects of mental illness.

1. Psychiatrist specializing in legal aspectsC2formalamericanmedical

   A psychiatrist who specializes in the legal aspects of mental illness, often providing expert testimony in court cases.

   Psiquiatra forense

   • The alienist was called to testify about the defendant's mental state.
   • In the 19th century, alienists were pioneers in forensic psychiatry.
   • The court relied on the alienist's report to determine the patient's competency.