Competent Person
/ˈkɒmpɪtənt ˈpɜːrsn/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual legally qualified or officially recognized as capable of performing specific duties or functions, especially in compliance with regulatory or statutory requirements.
The project must be overseen by a competent person to ensure safety standards are met.
- (n.) A person who possesses the legal capacity to engage in a contract or legal transaction; one who is mentally and age-wise qualified to understand the nature and consequences of the act.
A competent person is required to enter into a binding contract.
Forms
- competent person
- competent persons
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Commentary
The term 'competent person' is context-dependent; in safety regulation contexts it often designates someone with specific statutory qualifications, while in contract law it denotes legal capacity to act.
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