Power of an argument to convince (7)

I believe the answer is:

cogency

(Other definitions for cogency that I've seen before include "rationality" , "(Logical) force" , "Convincing power" , "Persuasive relevance" , "Conviction" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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