Competence — Defs

01 n. The state of being competent; fitness; ability; adequacy; power.

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.
Legal capacity or qualifications; fitness; as, the competency of a witness or of a evidence.(Law)
4.
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually, especially possession of the skill and knowledge required (for a task).