全権
Meanings
1
full authority; plenipotentiary powers
Refers to complete decision-making power, often in diplomatic, legal, or organizational contexts. Commonly used in phrases like 全権を委任する (to delegate full authority) or 全権大使 (ambassador plenipotentiary).
He was entrusted with full authority for the negotiations.
He signed the treaty as ambassador plenipotentiary.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に全権を委任するto delegate full authority to someone
The president delegated full authority to the special envoy.
- 全権を握るto hold full authority/power
The new president came to hold full authority.
- 〈人〉に全権を与えるto grant someone full authority
The company granted him full authority over the project.
- 全権を行使するto exercise full authority
The negotiating delegation exercised full authority and signed the treaty.
Expressions
- 全権を委ねるentrust with full authority; give power of attorney