Definition of: plenary

(plē′nə·rē, plen′ə-) adjective
1. Full in all respects or requisites; entire; absolute; also, complete, as embracing all the parts or members: plenary authority.
2. Having full powers: plenary jurisdiction.
3. Fully or completely attended; consisting of the full number of members: said of an assembly. [<L plenus full]
—ple′na·ri·ly adverb
—ple′na·ri·ness noun