Plenary Meaning in English

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Definition

Relating to a meeting attended by everyone who has the right to be there, or to full, unqualified authority or powers.

Usage & Nuances

'Plenary' is most common in formal, academic, or institutional settings. Common uses: 'plenary session,' 'plenary powers.' It often contrasts with committees (smaller groups) – a plenary involves all members. Not used in casual conversation.

• Spanish: plenario - completo (autoridad, poder)
• Portuguese (BR): plenário - completo (autoridade, poder)
• Portuguese (PT): plenário - total (autoridade, poder)
• Chinese (Simplified): 全体会议 - 全面 (权力、权威)
• Chinese (Traditional): 全體會議 - 完全 (權力、權威)
• Hindi: पूर्ण (संपूर्ण अधिकार, बैठक)
• Arabic: عام - كامل (سلطة، صلاحية)
• Bengali: পূর্ণাঙ্গ - পূর্ণদক্ষ
• Russian: пленарный
• Japanese: 全体（の） - プレナリー（会議）
• Vietnamese: toàn thể
• Korean: 전체 - 전권의
• Turkish: genel - tam yetkili
• Urdu: مکمل (اجلاس یا اختیارات)
• Indonesian: pleno - penuh (kewenangan)

Example Sentences

The committee has advisory powers, but only the plenary can make final decisions.

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The conference began with a plenary session.

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She was granted plenary powers to make decisions.

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We all attended the plenary meeting.

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After the workshops, there’s a plenary where everyone shares ideas.

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His role comes with plenary authority to manage all projects.

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