Etymology

plenipotential

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Today it means: Pertaining to a plenipotentiary; having full authority. Full definition →

First used 17th c.Latin plenipotens
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  1. Latin · derived fromplenipotens
  2. English todayplenipotential

From (the stem of) Latin plenipotens + -ial.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. Pertaining to a plenipotentiary; having full authority.

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