incapacitation
/ˌɪnkəˌpæsəˈteɪʃən/
noun
- The state of being unable to function normally, or the act of making someone unable to function.
- The drug causes temporary incapacitation, making it impossible to drive.
- The security system is designed to cause incapacitation of an intruder without permanent harm.
- The injury led to his complete incapacitation for several weeks.