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| 1. | a diplomatic agent. |
| 2. | any accredited messenger or representative. |
| 3. | Also called envoy extraordinary, minister plenipotentiary. a diplomatic agent of the second rank, next in status after an ambassador. |
| minister plenipotentiary n. pl. ministers plenipotentiary A diplomatic representative ranking below an ambassador but having full governmental power and authority; a plenipotentiary. |