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plenary
[ plee-nuh-ree, plen-uh- ]
adjective
- full; complete; entire; absolute; unqualified:
plenary powers.
- attended by all qualified members; fully constituted:
a plenary session of Congress.
noun
- a plenary session, meeting, or the like.
plenary
/ ˈplɛn-; ˈpliːnərɪ /
adjective
- full, unqualified, or complete
plenary indulgence
plenary powers
- (of assemblies, councils, etc) attended by all the members
noun
- a book of the gospels or epistles and homilies read at the Eucharist
Derived Forms
- ˈplenarily, adverb
Other Words From
- plena·ri·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of plenary1
Example Sentences
The opening plenary brought a diverse group of leaders together to discuss the theme “Mobilizing for Impact.”
The hottest debate in Davos on Thursday will come from a series of plenary sessions on Europe.
A plenary session features a keynote address on “unleashing creativity” from the founder of a promotions site called ePrize.
Your arm was stout enough in old days, and I give you plenary authority to use it as you see fit.
He also conceded a plenary indulgence to all who have made such visits three times in three distinct days.
I, on my part, will listen to your lover's confessions and give you plenary absolution—even for listening at keyholes.
It was called Great Friday, and on that day such as entered the sanctuary of Anis received plenary indulgence.
One would suppose that she had plenary indulgences for her conduct.
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