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/kɔ̃.pe.tɑ̃s/
Translation
competence, skill
Word origin
From Latin competentia, from competere ('to meet, to be fit for, to be capable'), formed from com- ('together') and petere ('to seek'). English compete, competent and petition share the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- competere
- English cognates
- compete, competent, petition
Grammar
Examples
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She has great computing skills.
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This role requires a particular competence in project management.
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The court does not have jurisdiction to judge this case.
Beyond the everyday sense of a skill, has a precise legal and administrative sense: the jurisdiction or remit a court, body or official has to act on a matter. pour means to be authorised or qualified to deal with something, not just to be good at it.
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