plenary

Example Sentences

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Article I, Section 8 gives Congress the authority to establish a “uniform rule of naturalization,” and the Supreme Court has long held that federal authority over immigration is “plenary”—sweeping and essentially exclusive.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ma’s last disclosed appearance was at a plenary meeting of the Communist Party’s Central Committee in October.

From The Wall Street Journal

I think, frankly, he enjoys foreign policy because it is an area where the presidency has plenary power.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is one female toilet with two cubicles near the plenary chamber, though the entire building itself has nine female toilets with 22 cubicles.

From BBC

These were heartily applauded in the plenary halls – but their legal standing is uncertain.

From BBC