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