noun.
the capacity of a weapon to deliver fire onto a target
noun.
the ability to deliver fire
noun.
the ability to shoot and score goals.
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noun.
(military) the relative capacity for delivering fire on a target
Word Usage
"The carnage that results when sociopathic individuals obtain firepower usually requires SWAT teams to resolve, but there doesn't seem to be any suggestion of a requirement for any sort of psychiatric evaluation before qualifying for a carry permit."