Competent authority Synonyms

Definitions for Competent


  • (adjective) having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
  • (adjective) being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
  • (adjective) properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

Definitions for Authority


  • (noun) a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
  • (noun) lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation )
  • (noun) the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly