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< plena
plenary indulgence >
ple·na·ry
(pl
n
-r
, pl
n
-)
KEY
ADJECTIVE:
Complete in all respects; unlimited or full:
a diplomat with plenary powers.
Fully attended by all qualified members:
a plenary session of the council.
ETYMOLOGY:
Late Latin
pl
n
rius
, from Latin
pl
nus
,
full
; see
pel
-
1
in Indo-European roots
OTHER FORMS:
ple
na·ri·ly
(Adverb)
,
ple
na·ri·ness
(Noun)
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