competent
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The organisation said Spanish courts were competent because of a law that "makes it possible to investigate and prosecute offences committed outside the country when relevant links with Spain exist".
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Pike’s lawyers claim that “he is not competent to perform this procedure,” noting that “the only time in the past 13 years he has attempted to place a central line, on Mr. Carruthers, he failed.”
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026
“As a national accrediting body for American law schools, we remain focused on ensuring quality legal education that produces competent, ethical attorneys who are eligible for licensure,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
"To be clear, Jeffries is competent to proceed regardless of these accommodations," Judge Choudhury said.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
As I made my way to the center gate, searching the crowd for an-other gray uniform, I was tremendously relieved to spot Miller, an unusually competent officer from my class, whom I really liked.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
Vocabulary lists containing competent
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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