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Competence \Com"pe*tence\, Competency \Com"pe*ten*cy\, n. [Cf.
F. comp['e]tence, from L. competentia agreement.]
1. The state of being competent; fitness; ability; adequacy;
power.
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The loan demonstrates, in regard to instrumental
resources, the competency of this kingdom to the
assertion of the common cause. --Burke.
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To make them act zealously is not in the competence
of law. --Burke.
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2. Property or means sufficient for the necessaries and
conveniences of life; sufficiency without excess.
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Reason's whole pleasure, all the joys of sense,
Lie in three words -- health, peace, and competence.
--Pope.
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Superfluity comes sooner by white hairs, but
competency lives longer. --Shak.
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3. (Law)
(a) Legal capacity or qualifications; fitness; as, the
competency of a witness or of a evidence.
(b) Right or authority; legal power or capacity to take
cognizance of a cause; as, the competence of a judge
or court. --Kent.
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5. the quality of being adequately or well qualified
physically and intellectually, especially possession of
the skill and knowledge required (for a task).
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