Plenipotentiary (Noun)
Meaning
A diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The president appointed a plenipotentiary to negotiate a peace treaty with the warring nation.
- As the plenipotentiary of her country, she had the authority to sign international agreements on its behalf.
- The ambassador was granted plenipotentiary powers to settle the border dispute between the two countries.
- The foreign minister was appointed plenipotentiary to represent his government at the international conference.
- The plenipotentiary's signature on the treaty was binding, and it was considered a formal commitment by his government.