"has competence" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it when referring to an individual or group's ability to do something effectively. For example, "The board of directors has competence in a wide range of areas and is well suited to making important decisions."
"RocknRolla," by contrast, has competence on its side.
If there is a Brexit and the UK takes back control, does that mean that Scotland still has competence?
"While the advocate general notes that difficulties may arise from a ratification process involving all of the member states alongside the EU, she considers that that cannot affect the question of who has competence to conclude the agreement," she wrote.
"The 'community method' can only be applied in those areas in which the European Union actually has competence," she said tersely, adding: "Where the community has no competence, the 'community method' clearly cannot be applied".
"A European citizens' initiative is an invitation to the European Commission to propose legislation on matters where the EU has competence to legislate.
This multi-agent system can be used by an employer for an interview in order to find if a potential candidate has competence in your job description (domain of competence).
She has competences in obtaining and studying new eco - friendly polymeric materials for eco - friendly applications.
People may have competence in a language and yet know nothing about its written form.
The conduct of foreign affairs is a reserved matter such that the devolved legislatures do not have competence over it".
I think we have competence, apart from the 'age problem', which for me is not a problem.
With regard to regional legislation, the five special regions have exclusive competence in certain fields—such as agriculture, forestry, and town planning while the ordinary regions have competence over them within the limits of fundamental principles established by state laws.
