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competent definition - legal
Possessing sufficient mental ability to understand an issue, problem, or situation; to make a reasonable decision concerning it; and to understand and appreciate the potential consequences of the decision. See also capacity, compos mentis, and insanity.
Possessing the legal authority, jurisdiction, qualification, or legally required mental ability to perform a task.
competent evidence
See evidence.
competent witness
See witness.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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