nnoun.attributethe power or right to give orders or make decisionsSynset:authorisation authority authorization dominance say-so
Examples:- he has the authority to issue warrants
- deputies are given authorization to make arrests
- a place of potency in the state
Derivationally Related Form:dominatepotent
Hypernyms:control
Inherited Hypernyms:authoritycontrolpowerqualityattributeabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:carte blanchecommandimperiumlordshipmusclepower of appointmentsovereignty
Full Hyponyms:carte blanchecommandimperiumlordshipmusclepower of appointmentsovereignty
nnoun.attributecapacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effectsAttributes:impotent potent stiff strong
Synset:effectiveness strength
Examples:- the toxin's potency
- the strength of the drinks
Derivationally Related Form:potent
Hypernyms:power powerfulness
Inherited Hypernyms:potencypowerqualityattributeabstractionentity
nnoun.statethe inherent capacity for coming into beingAttributes:possible potential
Synset:potential potentiality
Derivationally Related Form:potential
Hypernyms:possibility possibleness
Inherited Hypernyms:potentialpossibilitybeingstateattributeabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:chancelatencyprospect
Full Hyponyms:latencyprospect
nnoun.statethe state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourseSynset:potence
Antonyms:impotenceimpotency
Derivationally Related Form:potent
Hypernyms:physical condition physiological condition physiological state
Inherited Hypernyms:potencyphysical conditionconditionstateattributeabstractionentity