plenipotentiary (ˌplɛnɪpəˈtɛnʃərɪ) — adj 1. (esp of a diplomatic envoy) invested with or possessing full power or authority 2. conferring full power or authority 3. (of power or authority) full; absolute — n , -aries 4. See also envoy a person invested with full authority to transact business, esp a diplomat authorized to represent a country [C17: from Medieval Latin plēnipotentiārius, from Latin plēnus full + potentia power ]
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