potency
/pˈoʊtʌnsi/
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Definitions
Noun
the power or right to give orders or make decisions; "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests"; "a place of potency in the state"
Noun
capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects; "the toxin''s potency"; "the strength of the drinks"
Noun
the inherent capacity for coming into being
Noun
the state of being potent; a male''s capacity to have sexual intercourse
Synonyms
authorisation
authority
authorization
dominance
effectiveness
potence
potential
potentiality
say-so
strength
More General Terms
control
physical condition
physiological condition
physiological state
possibility
possibleness
power
powerfulness
More Specific Terms
carte blanche
chance
command
imperium
latency
lordship
muscle
power of appointment
prospect
sovereignty