antisocial personality disorder

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Definition of antisocial personality disorder in English English dictionary: This disorder is characterized by a long-standing disregard of other people's rights, often crossing the line and violating those rights; a condition characterized by antisocial behavior (such as lying, stealing, and sometimes violence), callous disregard for the rights and feelings of others, lack of social emotions (guilt and shame), and impulsivity; previously called psychopathic or sociopathic personality; A personality disorder characterized by chronic antisocial behavior and violation of the law and the rights of others; a personality disorder characterized by amorality and lack of affect; capable of violent acts without guilt feelings (`psychopathic personality' was once widely used but was superseded by `sociopathic personality' to indicate the social aspects of the disorder, but now `antisocial personality disorder' is the preferred term); A disorder in which individuals tend to display no regard for the moral and ethical rules of society or the rights of others; A personality disorder characterized by smooth social skills and a lack of guilt about violating social rules and laws and taking advantage of others (p 559)