Paralysis /(?)/

Pa·ral·y·sis

Paralysis

n.
  1. Abolition of function, whether complete or partial; esp., the loss of the power of voluntary motion, with or without that of sensation, in any part of the body; palsy. See Hemiplegia, and Paraplegia. Also used figuratively; as, paralysis of the will. (Med.)
    Mischievous practices arising out of the paralysis of the powers of ownership.