Plenary Powers
/ˈplɛnəri ˈpaʊərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Complete and absolute authority granted to a person or body to act on a particular matter without limitation.
The governor exercised plenary powers during the emergency to enforce the curfew.
Forms
- plenary powers
- plenary power
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Commentary
Plenary powers typically denote exhaustive authority, often granted by a constitution or statute, with no need for further approval or delegation.
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