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One who is legally qualified to be heard to testify in a cause. In Kentucky, Michigan, and Missouri, a will must be attested, for the purpose of passing lands, by competent witnesses; but if wholly written by the testator, in Kentucky, it need not be so attested. See Attesting witness; Credible witness; Disinterested witness; Respectable witness; and Witness. … [Read more...] about COMPETENT WITNESS

The ordinance of measures. The title of an ancient ordinance, not printed, mentioned In the statute 23 Hen. VIII. c 4; establishing a standard of measures. 1 Bl. Comm. 275. … [Read more...] about COMPOSITIO MENSURARUM

In Scotch practice. The contest among creditors claiming on their respective diligences, or creditors claiming on their securities. Bell. Unfair competition in trade. See UNFAIR. … [Read more...] about COMPETITION

The statute of ells and perches. The title of an English statute establishing a standard of measures. 1 Bl. Comm. 275. … [Read more...] about COMPOSITIO ULNARUM ET PERTICARUM

The bargaining powers of the market, the ability of different parties to compete for a good, service, resource or other item. … [Read more...] about COMPETITIVE FORCES