1. Lack of power, strength, or ability to act or influence
The government's impotence in dealing with inflation was evident.
A impotência do governo em lidar com a inflação era evidente.
2. Medical condition characterized by inability to achieve or maintain an erection
He consulted a doctor about his impotence.
Ele consultou um médico sobre sua impotência.
3. Lack of legal or valid power; inability to take effect
The impotence of the outdated law made reform necessary.
A impotência da lei desatualizada tornou a reforma necessária.