Befugnis — meaning in English
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English meaning
- capacity noun The greatest amount that something can hold, contain, or produce.
- competence noun The skill and ability needed to do something well.
- right adj Correct, true, or in accordance with fact or good judgment.
- warrant noun An official document issued by a court or authority giving legal permission for an action, such as an arrest or search.
Senses
Befugnis is used for these senses in English:
- capacity Legal authority (to make an arrest for example).
- 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.
- competence (countable, law, politics) the legal authority to deal with a matter.
- warrant Authorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior.
capacity — full definition
- noun The greatest amount that something can hold, contain, or produce.
- noun A person's ability or mental power to do or understand something.
- noun A role or position in which someone acts.