minister plenipotentiary
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minister plenipotentiary
n. pl. ministers plenipotentiary
A diplomatic representative ranking below an ambassador but having full governmental power and authority; a plenipotentiary.
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minister plenipotentiary
n, pl ministers plenipotentiary
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) See envoy11
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min′ister plenipoten′tiary
n., pl. ministers plenipotentiary.
a diplomatic representative invested with full authority; envoy.
[1635–45]
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Noun | 1. | minister plenipotentiary - a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador diplomat, diplomatist - an official engaged in international negotiations |
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