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competent definition
com·pe·tent (-tənt)
adjective
- well qualified; capable; fit a competent doctor
- sufficient; adequate a competent understanding of law
- permissible or properly belonging: with to
- Law legally qualified, authorized, or fit
Etymology: ME < OFr < L competens, prp. of competere: see compete
Related Forms:
- competently com′·pe·tently adverb
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