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children's competence for testimony  

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  • Testimonial competence refers to the capacity of an individual to provide testimony in legal proceedings. Testimonial competence can be questioned for a number of reasons, including temporary or permanent mental disability or incapacitation. [Source: Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science; Testimony, Children's Competence for]

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