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

[ Syn: authority , authorization , authorisation , dominance , say-so ]

capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects; the toxins potency; the strength of the drinks

[ Syn: effectiveness , strength ]

the inherent capacity for coming into being

[ Syn: potential , potentiality ]

the state of being potent; a males capacity to have sexual intercourse

[ Syn: potence , potence ]