1. great power, strength, or influence
Usage: formal; literary
2. an equestrian competition testing a horse’s ability to jump high obstacles
Usage: equestrian sports

Examples

• The empire demonstrated its military puissance through decisive victories.
• Economic puissance shifted from Europe to Asia in recent decades.
• The king’s puissance was evident in his ability to command loyalty.
• She admired the intellectual puissance of the great philosophers.
• The horse and rider excelled in the puissance competition.
• The puissance event featured increasingly challenging jumps.