- a variation of incompetence.
incompetency
Example Sentences
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I want my relative to be safe and secure, but I am fearful that this declaration of incompetency by two doctors may tie my hands.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 24, 2026
Prof Hansman cautioned against blaming the controller shortage for the recent collision, saying: "There is no indication that there was a controller incompetency issue."
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2025
A forensic psychologist concluded that Bennett had faked incompetency and a judge ruled he was competent to stand trial.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2023
"So why? Why are they short? This is an indication of, number one, rewarding incompetency."
From Salon ● Dec. 25, 2022
But Trina's lawyer failed to file the appropriate motions or present evidence to support an incompetency determination for Trina.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
