plenipotential

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌplɛnɪpəˈtɛnʃəl/

Adjective

plenipotential (comparative more plenipotential, superlative most plenipotential)

1. Pertaining to a plenipotentiary; having full authority. [from 17th c.]
   • 1977, Alistair Horne, A Savage War of Peace, New York: Review Books, published 2006, page 312:

     In fact, there were few fronts on which de Gaulle was not attacking with vigour and dedication in his first six plenipotential months.