Competence (geology), the resistance of a rock against deformation or plastic flow.Competence (human resources), a standardized requirement for an individual to properly perform a specific jobCompetence (law), the mental capacity of an individual to participate in legal proceedingsCompetency evaluation (law)Jurisdiction, the authority of a legal body to deal with and make pronouncements on legal matters and, by implication, to administer justice within a defined area of responsibilitySubsidiarity (European Union)#EU competences describes the nature and extent of legislative authority in the European UnionNatural competence (biology), the ability of a cell to take up DNACommunicative competence, the ability to speak and understand languageLinguistic competence, the ability to speak and understand language reference
