"competence" meaning in English

See competence in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈkɒmpətəns/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-competence.wav [UK] Forms: competence [singular], competences [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. To have competence means to be able or suitable for a general role.
    Sense id: simple-competence-en-noun-FGZNstUm
  2. In law, the legal authority to deal with a matter.
    Sense id: simple-competence-en-noun-IKEFQ3Cn
     
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          "text": "That question is outwith the competence of this court and must be taken to a higher court."
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