competence

Example Sentences

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In its ruling on Tuesday, the ECJ said that while marriage rules fell within each member state's competence, "countries were required to comply with EU law in exercising that competence".

From BBC

But using my cleaver has taught me a little more patience and a bit more competence.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, the Met’s problems with competence and professionalism run even deeper: too often, they don’t get the basics right.

From Reuters

"However, the Met's problems with competence and professionalism run even deeper: too often, they don't get the basics right," he said.

From BBC

Age is no guarantee of competence or creativity.

From BBC