incompetence
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in·com·pe·tence

noun \(ˌ)in-ˈkäm-pə-tən(t)s\

Definition of INCOMPETENCE

: the state or fact of being incompetent

Examples of INCOMPETENCE

  1. Because of his incompetence, we won't make our deadline.
  2. She was fired for gross incompetence.

First Known Use of INCOMPETENCE

1663

Other Legal Terms

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in·com·pe·tence

noun \(ˈ)in-ˈkäm-pət-ən(t)s\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of INCOMPETENCE

1
: lack of legal qualification
2
: inability of an organ or part to perform its function adequately <incompetence of an aortic valve>

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