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).
彼は交渉の全権を任された。
He was entrusted with full authority for the negotiations.
He signed the treaty as ambassador plenipotentiary.
The president delegated full authority to the special envoy.
The new president came to hold full authority.
The company granted him full authority over the project.
The negotiating delegation exercised full authority and signed the treaty.
complete power of attorney; full delegation of authority
plenipotentiary