potency

noun

1. the power or right to give orders or make decisions

   noun.attribute

   Examples

   A place of potency in the state.

   Synonyms authorisation authority authorization dominance say-so

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects

   noun.attribute

   Examples

   The toxin's potency.

   Synonyms effectiveness strength

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the inherent capacity for coming into being

   noun.state

   Synonyms potential potentiality

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse

   noun.state

   Synonyms potence

   Antonyms impotence impotency

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. The quality or state of being potent; physical or moral power; inherent strength; energy; ability to effect a purpose; capability; efficacy; influence.

   noun

   Source: webster1913