competenta.[F. comptent, p. pr. of compter to be in the competency of, LL. competere to strive after together, to agree with; hence, to be fit. See Compete.]1. Answering to all requirements; adequate; sufficient; suitable; capable; legally qualified; fit.()2. Rightfully or properly belonging; incident; -- followed by to.()That is the privilege of the infinite Author of things, . . . but is not competent to any finite being. (Locke.)()