potestas — meaning in English
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English meaning
- ability noun The capacity or power to do something.
- chance noun An opportunity to do something.
- control verb To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
- mastery noun Complete or expert skill and knowledge of a subject.
- might aux Used to show that something is possible, though not certain.
- potency noun The strength or power of something, such as a drug or an argument.
- power noun The ability to do something, or to control and influence people or events.
- skill noun An ability to do something well, usually gained through learning or practice.
Senses
potestas is used for these senses in English:
- ability (uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
- chance (countable) An opportunity or possibility.
- control (countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something.
- mastery The position or authority of a master; dominion; command; supremacy; superiority.
- potency Power, authority.
- power The ability or authority to control, govern, command, coerce, etc., such as in a legal, political or business sphere.
- skill A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
ability — full definition
- noun The capacity or power to do something.
- noun A particular skill or talent.
chance — full definition
- noun An opportunity to do something.
- noun The likelihood of something happening; probability.
- noun Something that happens randomly, without any apparent cause or plan.
- verb To risk doing something, accepting that it might go wrong.
- verb To happen to do or encounter something without planning it.