potentiary
/pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)ri/Now historical and rare
noun
A person possessing power or authority to act, especially in a limited or circumscribed way.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Newdigate Newsletters. Back-formation from plenipotentiary.
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- vasomotion
- vasomotor
- vasopressin
- vasopressor
- vasospasm
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- vasovagal
- vassal
- vassalage
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- vastation
- vastitude
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- get one's own back
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