Being in the state of competition (often unintentionally).

Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications. / (law) Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question. / Adequate for the purpose

(obsolete) A sufficient supply (of). / (obsolete) A sustainable income. / The ability to perform some task; competence. / (law) Meeting specified qualifications to perform.

(obsolete) Compatible

plural of communicative competence

(law) Describing a contractual clause that prevents a person or company from competing with another, especially with a former employer or partner

Such a clause.

(management) An important special capability or expertise, especially that of a business affording it sustainable competitive advantage.

plural of non-compete

Alternative spelling of immunocompetent