impotence
n.the inability to perform a specific task or achieve a goal. It can also describe a lack of power or strength in a person or thing.
n.the state of being unable to perform a specific function or achieve a desired result. Often used in political or medical contexts to describe a lack of authority or physical capability.
“The new law caused a sense of political impotence among the citizens.”
“The team's lack of a clear strategy led to a feeling of professional impotence during the final quarter.”
“The sudden collapse of the central bank's reserves created a climate of economic impotence, leaving the government unable to intervene without triggering a full-scale panic.”
From Middle French impotence, from Latin impotentia.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.