potency

Noun

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

• the inherent capacity for coming into being

• capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
  • the toxin's potency
    
  • the strength of the drinks
    

• 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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  potence , potential , potentiality , effectiveness , strength , authority , authorization , authorisation , dominance , say-so
• Antonyms: 
  impotence , impotency