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The word plenipotentiary
(from the Latin, plenus + potens, full + power) has two meanings.

As a noun, it refers to a person who has "full powers". In particular, the term commonly refers to a diplomat who is fully authorized to represent their government as a prerogative (e.g., ambassador).

As an adjective, plenipotentiary refers to that which confers "full powers".

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1. (n.) A diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government.
Synonyms: diplomat, diplomatist

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