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The definition of plenary is something that is full, complete or attended by all members.

(adjective)

An example of plenary is someone having an all access stage pass.
An example of plenary is a PTA meeting where all parents are there.

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See plenary in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

full; complete; absolute: plenary power
for attendance by all members: a plenary session

Origin: LL plenarius < L plenus, full

Related Forms:

plenarily adverb

See plenary in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin plēnārius

Origin: , from Latin plēnus, full; see pelə-¹ in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

pleˈna·ri·ly adverb

pleˈna·ri·ness noun

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