(plural plenipotentiaries) (technical) a person who has full powers to take action, make decisions, etc. on behalf of their government, especially in a foreign country:
He was promoted from minister plenipotentiary to full ambassador.
plenipotentiary adjective:
plenipotentiary powers
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