competent
Cross references: 1. able 2. sufficient com.pe.tent \'ka:m-p*t-*nt\ aj [ME, suitable, fr. MF & L; MF, fr. L competent-, competens, fr. prp]. of competere to be suitable 1: having requisite ability or qualities : FIT 2: rightfully belonging : PROPER 3: legally qualified or capable - com.pe.tent.ly av