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plenipotentiary

 

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Noun plenipotentiary has 1 sense
  1. plenipotentiary - a diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government
    --1 is a kind of
    diplomat, diplomatist

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Term: plenipotentiary

Definition:

(Noun)

  1. A person, typically a diplomat, who has full power to represent their country.

Senses:

(Noun)

  1. In international law, an ambassador or minister who is fully authorized to represent their government in negotiations and treaties.
  2. In domestic law, an official granted extensive powers to act on behalf of their government.

(Adjective)

  1. Possessing full power and authority; holding absolute or unqualified power.

Examples:

(Noun)

  1. The plenipotentiary was entrusted with the task of negotiating a peace treaty between the two countries.
  2. The United Nations appointed a plenipotentiary to mediate the conflict.

(Adjective)

  1. The plenipotentiary ruler made decisions without needing the approval of any other authority.
  2. The plenipotentiary council was granted the power to make changes to the constitution.

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