PoliticsSeptember 2, 2026

plenipotentiary

plen-uh-tuh-TEN-shee-air-ee

Definition

A diplomatic agent, such as an ambassador, invested with full authority to transact business on behalf of their government.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'plenus' (full) and 'potentia' (power), the term reflects its 17th-century roots as a title for someone possessing full sovereign power to negotiate.

In the news

The article uses this term to describe Tileuberdi’s high-ranking diplomatic status, highlighting his official authority to represent Kazakhstan internationally.

Kazakhstan appoints Mukhtar Tileuberdi as Foreign Minister

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