plenary
Plenary means full, complete, or absolute. It describes authority, power, or sessions that are unqualified or unrestricted in scope.
For example, a person or body with plenary authority over a project has complete and final power to act on all matters related to it. Similarly, a plenary session refers to a meeting attended by all members of a group or organization, typically to make decisions that apply to the entire body.
[Last reviewed in October of 2025 by the Wex Definitions Team]
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