Government Representatives

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person, especially a diplomat, invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of their government, typically in a foreign country

adjective having full power to take independent action

  • The plenipotentiary ambassador was authorized to negotiate on behalf of the government.
  • The plenipotentiary representative had the power to make decisions without consulting anyone else.
  • The plenipotentiary dude was calling all the shots at the meeting.
  • She felt like a plenipotentiary ruler in her own domain.

noun a representative or envoy of a pope or sovereign sent on a special mission

  • The ablegate was appointed to represent the organization at the international conference.
  • The ablegate is the one who will be speaking on behalf of our group at the meeting.
  • I heard the ablegate is really good at making deals and getting what they want.
  • As the ablegate of the family, she was responsible for making important decisions on their behalf.