plenipotentiary

[US]/ˌplenɪpə'tenʃ(ə)rɪ/
[UK]/'plɛnəpə'tɛnʃəri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. an ambassador with full powers, a representative with full powers
adj. of or relating to an ambassador with full powers, of or relating to a representative with full powers
Word Forms

Real-world Examples

Ben " The Electric Wizard" Franklin is made minister plenipotentiary to France.

Source: PBS Fun Science Popularization

The plenipotentiary's pleasantry pleased the plumber.

Source: Pan Pan

The plenipotentiary pledged to permit their plight if the plumber could complete two tasks.

Source: Pan Pan

She claimed to be the ambassador and plenipotentiary of God, and to be, in effect, a member of the Church Triumphant whilst still in the flesh on earth.

Source: Saint Joan of Arc

ART. III. The most excellent lords the plenipotentiaries promise and take upon themselves, that their above named masters shall ratify this treaty; and within the space of two months the ratification shall be exchanged.

Source: The Wealth of Nations (Part Three)

They exchanged gifts with the old chief, haggling with his plenipotentiaries over the value of what they were to receive for what they gave, as is customary and proper when one has no ulterior motives.

Source: Son of Mount Tai (Part 1)

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