Ability
Definition
The capacity or power to do something.
Related terms
Authority: The right or power to make decisions, give orders, or enforce rules.
Capability: The potential for someone or something to achieve a particular outcome.
Competence: The skill or knowledge needed to perform a task successfully.
"Ability" appears in:
Subjects (1)
AP Psychology
Practice Questions (1)
What might be an alternative result if Congress didn't have the ability to declare war?
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