plenary

[ˈpliːnəri]

plenary Definition

• 1. unqualified or absolute
• 2. attended by all the members of a group, especially a conference or organization

Using plenary: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "plenary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The plenary power of the president allows him to make executive decisions without approval from Congress.

• Example

  The plenary session of the conference was attended by all the delegates.

• Example

  The committee held a plenary meeting to discuss the proposed changes.

plenary Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for plenary

• complete
• entire
• absolute
• unqualified
• full

Antonyms for plenary

• partial
• incomplete
• limited

Phrases with plenary

• plenary indulgence

  a remission of all temporal punishment due to sin, granted by the Catholic Church

  Example

  The Pope granted a plenary indulgence to the faithful who participated in the Jubilee Year.

• plenary session

  a meeting attended by all members of a legislative body or organization

  Example

  The plenary session of the United Nations General Assembly is held annually in September.

• plenary power

  absolute power or authority

  Example

  The president's plenary power allows him to make executive decisions without approval from Congress.

Origins of plenary

from Latin 'plenus', meaning 'full'

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Summary: plenary in Brief

The term 'plenary' [ˈpliːnəri] refers to something that is unqualified or absolute, or to a meeting attended by all members of a group. Examples include 'The plenary power of the president allows him to make executive decisions without approval from Congress,' and 'The plenary session of the conference was attended by all the delegates.' 'Plenary' extends into phrases like 'plenary indulgence,' denoting a remission of all temporal punishment due to sin, and 'plenary power,' implying absolute authority.