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Definition of plenum
1a : a space or all space every part of which is full of matterb : an air-filled space in a structure; especially : one that receives air from a blower for distribution (as in a ventilation system)
2 : a general assembly of all members especially of a legislative body
3 : the quality or state of being full
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Second, is pulling the PLA into the ambitious national reform agenda -- political, economic, social, etc. -- that Xi and the CCP outlined at the third plenum of the 18th Central Committee in 2013.
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Origin and Etymology of plenum
New Latin, from Latin, neuter of plenus
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