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bevoegdheid — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • authority noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
  • competence noun The skill and ability needed to do something well.
  • competency noun The ability or skill needed to perform a particular task; near-identical to competence.

Senses

bevoegdheid is used for these senses in English:

  • authority (uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
  • competence (countable) 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.
  • competency (legal) Meeting specified qualifications to perform.

authority — full definition

  1. noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
  2. noun A person or source widely recognised as an expert on a subject.
  3. noun A government body responsible for a particular public service.

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