plenipotential
English
Etymology
From (the stem of) Latin plenipotens + -ial.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˌplɛnɪpəˈtɛnʃəl/
Adjective
plenipotential (comparative more plenipotential, superlative most plenipotential)
- Pertaining to a plenipotentiary; having full authority. [from 17th c.]
- 1977, Alistair Horne, A Savage War of Peace, New York Review Books 2006, p. 312:
- In fact, there were few fronts on which de Gaulle was not attacking with vigour and dedication in his first six plenipotential months.
- 1977, Alistair Horne, A Savage War of Peace, New York Review Books 2006, p. 312: