potency
potency /ˈpoʊtənsi/
noun
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(
)
The power or right to give orders or make decisions
(
authorisation
[British] , authorization
, dominance
, say-so
, authority
, potency
)
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
He has the authority to issue warrants
he has the authority to issue warrants
Deputies are given authorization to make arrests
deputies are given authorization to make arrests
A place of potency in the state
a place of potency in the state
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(
)
Capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
(
potency
, strength
, effectiveness
)
capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
The toxin's potency
the toxin's potency
The strength of the drinks
the strength of the drinks
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The state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse
(
potence
, potency
)
the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse
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The inherent capacity for coming into being
(
potency
, potentiality
, potential
)
the inherent capacity for coming into being
The young athlete showed great potential in her chosen sport.
The young athlete showed great potential in her chosen sport.