Competence
Definition of Competence
Com´pe`tence
n.
1.
The
state
of
being
competent
;
fitness
;
ability
;
adequacy
;
power
.
The
loan
demonstrates
,
in
regard
to
instrumental
resources
,
the
competency
of
this
kingdom
to
the
assertion
of
the
common
cause
.
- Burke.
To
make
them
act
zealously
is
not
in
the
competence
of
law
.
- Burke.
2.
Property
or
means
sufficient
for
the
necessaries
and
conveniences
of
life
;
sufficiency
without
excess
.
Reason
'
s
whole
pleasure
,
all
the
joys
of
sense
,
Lie
in
three
words
-
health
,
peace
,
and
competence
.
- Pope.
Superfluity
comes
sooner
by
white
hairs
,
but
competency
lives
longer
.
- Shak.
3.
(Law)
Legal
capacity
or
qualifications
;
fitness
;
as
,
the
competency
of
a
witness
or
of
a
evidence
.
5.
the
quality
of
being
adequately
or
well
qualified
physically
and
intellectually
,
especially
possession
of
the
skill
and
knowledge
required
(
for
a
task
).
Related Words
ability
,
competency
,
fitness
,
incompetence
,
incompetency
,
proficiency
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