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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

  1. noun The greatest amount that something can hold, contain, or produce.
  2. noun A person's ability or mental power to do or understand something.
  3. noun A role or position in which someone acts.

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