POTENCY
Scrabble letter values: P3O1T1E1N1C3Y4 = 14
Definition
- noun the power or right to give orders or make decisions. — synonyms: authority, authorization, authorisation, dominance, say-so
- noun capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects. — synonyms: effectiveness, strength
- noun the inherent capacity for coming into being. — synonyms: potential, potentiality
- noun the state of being potent. — synonyms: potence
Examples
- “he has the authority to issue warrants”
- “deputies are given authorization to make arrests”
- “a place of potency in the state”