Since Godinez v. Moran (1993), some scholars have suggested that instead of using terms such as competence to stand trial and competence to plead guilty, use the term ______________________ as it is a better way to describe the multiple abilities that criminal defendants are expected to have.

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Adjudicative competence is the term suggested by some scholars as it encompasses the various abilities that criminal defendants need to participate in their defense and understand the legal proceedings.

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