Delegate and Plenipotentiary

Delegate

Delegate noun - A person who acts or does business for another.
Usage example: the real estate developer sent a delegate to the town meeting to represent his interests

Plenipotentiary is a synonym for delegate in representative topic. In some cases you can use "Plenipotentiary" instead a noun "Delegate", when it comes to topics like ambassador.

Plenipotentiary

Plenipotentiary noun - A diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government.
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Synonyms for Plenipotentiary

Delegate is a synonym for plenipotentiary. You can use "Delegate" instead a noun "Plenipotentiary".
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