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Plenipotentiary

//ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Invested with full power. not-comparable

    "Near-synonyms: omnicompetent; omnipotent, almighty, all-powerful"

  2. 2
    Of or relating to a plenipotentiary agent not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    A person invested with full powers, especially as the diplomatic agent of a sovereign state, (originally) charged with handling a certain matter.

    "None but the like-minded can come plenipotentiary to our court."

  2. 2
    a diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Medieval Latin plēnipotentiārius (“having full power”), Late Latin plēnipotēns, from plēnus (“full”) + potēns (“mighty, powerful”).

Etymology 2

From Medieval Latin plēnipotentiārius (“having full power”), Late Latin plēnipotēns, from plēnus (“full”) + potēns (“mighty, powerful”).

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