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Word: maim (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...group of people in the U.S.-perhaps half a million-who are legally sane (i.e., they know the difference between right & wrong) but socially irresponsible. Many of them are brilliant and charming. Their condition is likened to a fine automobile with no brakes. At any time they may steal, maim or kill, and when they do they will feel little or no remorse...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: No Brakes | 6/12/1950 | See Source »

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