What does plenipotentiary mean?
A person having full power to act for another; a person authorized to make decisions and take actions on behalf of another. A diplomatic representative having full power to negotiate and conclude treaties.
Example
"The ambassador was a plenipotentiary of his country, authorized to negotiate the peace treaty."
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