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(noun) strength, effectiveness
capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
the toxin's potency; the strength of the drinks
(noun) dominance, say-so, authorisation, authority, authorization
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) potence
the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse
(noun) potential, potentiality
the inherent capacity for coming into being