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adj<\/p><\/dt>\n

1<\/b> :<\/b> having or showing requisite or adequate ability or qualities [a lawyer] [ representation by counsel]
2 a<\/b> :<\/b> free from addiction or mental defect that renders one incapable of taking care of oneself or one’s property
b<\/b> :<\/b> capable of understanding one’s position as a criminal defendant and the nature of the criminal proceedings and able to participate in one’s defense compare capacity<\/a>, incompetent<\/a>, insanity<\/a>
3<\/b> :<\/b> legally qualified or adequate: as
a<\/b> :<\/b> having the necessary power or authority [a judge of jurisdiction “U.S. Code<\/i>“]
b<\/b> :<\/b> qualified for presentation in court
:<\/b> admissible as evidence or capable of giving admissible evidence [a witness]
c<\/b> :<\/b> intelligent <\/a> [a waiver] <\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law \u00a91996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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