Competence | Legalese Dictionary

Definition

Duly qualified; able; possessing the required legal qualifications.

Context: Used in General Law

In practice, “competence” means duly qualified; able; possessing the required legal qualifications.

Jurisdiction: Common law

Legal Areas: General Law

Pronunciation: /competence/

Etymology: Origin: English legal terminology

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