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plenipotent
[ pluh-nip-uh-tuhnt ]
adjective
- invested with or possessing full power.
plenipotent
/ pləˈnɪpətənt /
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Word History and Origins
Origin of plenipotent1
First recorded in 1650–60; from Medieval Latin plēnipotent- (stem of plēnipotēns ), equivalent to plēni-, the combining form of plēnus “full” and potent-, the combining form of potēns, the present participle of posse “to be able, have power”
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Example Sentences
Where is the abode, and what is the origin of this plenipotent conjurer?
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