plenipotentiary

English

/ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i/, /plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)əɹ.i/

noun
Definitions
  • A person invested with full powers, especially as the diplomatic agent of a sovereign state, (originally) charged with handling a certain matter.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin plēnipotentiārius, plēnipotēns, plēnus (full, filled, satisfied) + Latin potēns (powerful, mighty, potent, strong, able).

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Latin

potēns

Gloss

powerful, mighty, potent, strong, able

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Property

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