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potency
noun
capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
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noun
capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
“the toxin's potency”
noun
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
“he has the authority to issue warrants”
noun
the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse
noun
the inherent capacity for coming into being
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the toxin's potency
the strength of the drinks
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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