im·pu·is·sance ( m-py  -s ns, m-pwsns)n. Lack of power or effectiveness; weakness. [Middle English impuissaunce, from Old French impuissance : in-, not; see in-1 + puissance, power; see puissance.] im·pu is·sant adj. |
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| Noun | 1. | impuissance - powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; "in spite of their weakness the group remains active" impotence, impotency, powerlessness - the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble |
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