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Definition of: competence
(kom′pə·təns) noun
1. The state of being competent; ability.
2. Sufficient means for comfortable living; a moderate income.
3. Law Qualification or admissibility; legal capacity, authority, or jurisdiction: the competence of a tribunal. Also com′pe·ten·cy. See synonyms under ABILITY.
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