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Word of the Day – Plenary

By April 27, 2018Word of the Day

Plenary (adj)

plee-nu-ree

Unqualified; absolute.

Late Middle English: from late Latin plenarius ‘complete’, from plenus ‘full’.

Example sentences

“Thanks to the general’s post he’s acquired he has plenary power.”

“The Crusaders received a plenary reception from the pontiff.”

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