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

Announcing her campaign, she said the nation and the Yes movement were at "a crossroads" and that she had "the vision, experience and competence to inspire voters".

From BBC

Questions about Mr. Biden’s approach inevitably include a sense of age and competence.

From Washington Times

A chartered surveyor called by Wiltshire Trading Standards said the work was "abysmal", "carried out with no attendant skill or competence" and "probably without the use of appropriate hand tools".

From BBC