noun (n)

• the power or right to give orders or make decisions(noun.attribute)

  Example:
  A place of potency in the state.
  

  Synonym:
  authorisation, authority, authorization, dominance, say-so
  

  source: wordnet30
• capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects(noun.attribute)

  Example:
  The toxin's potency.
  

  Synonym:
  effectiveness, strength
  

  source: wordnet30
• the inherent capacity for coming into being(noun.state)

  Synonym:
  potential, potentiality
  

  source: wordnet30
• the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse(noun.state)

  Synonym:
  potence
  Antonym:
  impotence, impotency
  

  source: wordnet30
• The quality or state of being potent; physical or moral power; inherent strength; energy; ability to effect a purpose; capability; efficacy; influence.(noun)

  source: webster1913