In giving her power, Li Yuan had effectively destroyed any last chance the new state once possessed.

Power as status, which some states or actors possess and others do not.

Riddle states he has grown strong on Ginny's fears and eventually possesses her.

This state of the electrons, called degenerate, meant that a white dwarf could cool to zero temperature and still possess high energy.

What powers would the state still possess over those thus emancipated?

In past eras, some were triggered by thoughts of demons, possessed states and religious events.

This implies that the states do not possess all possible powers, since some of these are reserved to the people.

Under realism, states possess a high degree of discretionary power to influence many variables and prices in the economy.

The state possessed all telecommunications structure and access networks.

Highly developed states possess the capacity to link their respective governments with digital sites.