Alternative spelling of immunocompetent

plural of communicative competence

(sociolinguistics) A language user's grammatical knowledge of syntax, morphology, phonology and the like, as well as social knowledge about how and when to use utterances appropriately.

(UK, law) The capacity of a child to consent to medical treatment without parental permission or knowledge.

Alternative form of Gillick competence

An aspect of communicative competence consisting of the ability to organize one's communicated ideas effectively and to compensate for any communication breakdowns.