What is Plenary Authority?

Plenary authority refers to a single government official having absolute power on a particular matter.

According to Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute, in the U.S., it is recognised as “complete power over a particular area with no limitations”.

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    2 days ago

    In about a year someone slips the term “King Donald”?
    Or will it be a deviation from the norm and they go with “King Trump” to make it stand out from other kings?

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      They will make up a variation that sounds imposing, like “High Chancellor of the White House” or “Master of America.”