competence

Definitions of "competence"
  1. The condition of having the necessary skills or knowledge for a particular role or job
  2. The state of having adequate knowledge or skill to handle a situation or task
  3. The legal qualification that enables a person or a body to perform a task
How to use "competence" in a sentence
  1. The jury questioned the competence of the witness in the case.
  2. The court scrutinized the evidence to establish the competence of the accused.
  3. The judge examined the competence of the attorney before allowing him to handle the case.

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