Both Uses of
competent
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- Oh, as for the composition of the letter, there is nothing to be said; but as regards the competency of the document, I certainly have doubts.†
Chpt 45-46 *
- Come this way, gentlemen; come, M. Villefort, for a declaration to be available, should be made before the competent authorities.†
Chpt 63-64
Definition:
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(competent) capable (able to do something in a generally satisfactory manner) -- sometimes specifically to have legal capability