- a variation of incompetence.
incompetency
Example Sentences
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"We have found procedural incompetency and failures in every case we have dealt with," it said.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
On Wednesday, Garcia wrote back to Noem, saying, “The discrepancies between your two responses demonstrate gross incompetency or intentional misdirection.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
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
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
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
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