Monday, January 25, 2010

word of the day - jan 25 10

plenipotentiary
(plen-uh-puh-TEN-shee-air-ee; -shuh-ree)

adjective

1. containing or conferring full power; invested with full power; as, "plenipotentiary license; plenipotentiary ministers."

noun
1. a person invested with full power to transact any business; especially, an ambassador or diplomatic agent with full power to negotiate a treaty or to transact other business.

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