Main Entry:

ple·na·ry

Pronunciation:

\ˈplē-nə-rē, ˈple-\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Late Latin plenarius, from Latin plenus full — more at full

Date:

15th century

1 : complete in every respect : absolute, unqualified <plenary power> 2 : fully attended or constituted by all entitled to be present <a plenary session>

synonyms see full