Some were poor by impotency of nature; as young fatherless children, old decrepit persons, idiots, and cripples. Hayward. [ 1913 Webster ]
O, impotence of mind in body strong! Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Will Omnipotence neglect to save
The suffering virtue of the wise and brave? Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. potentia, from potens, -entis, potent. See Potent, and cf. Potance, Potence, Puissance. ] The quality or state of being potent; physical or moral power; inherent strength; energy; ability to effect a purpose; capability; efficacy; influence. “Drugs of potency.” Hawthorne. [ 1913 Webster ]
A place of potency and away o' the state. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. praepotentia: cf. F. prépotence. ] [ 1913 Webster ]