The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.
The system of linguistic knowledge possessed by native speakers of a language, as opposed to its actual use in concrete situations (performance), cf. linguistic competence.
the legal authority to deal with a matter.
The degree to which a rock is resistant to deformation or flow.
Good, honest intentions, even if producing unfortunate results.
Having or done with good, honest intentions; well-intentioned.
Presuming that all parties to a discussion are honest and intend to act in a fair and appropriate manner.