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

"We need competent financial supervisors. But Congress can’t legislate competence," said Representative Patrick McHenry, who chairs the House Financial Services Committee.

From Reuters

In attempts to keep up with Trump's antics, his lawyers have "questioned each other's tactics and competence behind the scenes and have urged contradictory approaches," according to the report.

From Salon

In contrast, he said, now the White House appeared to be “questioning Netanyahu’s competence as prime minister, and whether he’s reliable or responsible.”

From Washington Times