全权 (quán quán) — full powers, plenary powers; full responsibility
Definition
Refers to complete, delegated authority to act or decide on someone's behalf — 'plenipotentiary' in diplomatic contexts, or 'full responsibility' when someone is given total charge of a matter.
noun
full powersplenary powersfull responsibility
Examples
- ，。Tā bèi rèn mìng wèi quán quán dài biǎo, fù zé tán pàn.He was appointed as a plenipotentiary representative to handle the negotiations.
- 全权，。Zhè jiàn shì yóu nǐ quán quán fù zé, bú yòng zài qǐng shì le.You have full responsibility for this matter; no need to ask for further instructions.
- 全权。Dà shǐ guǎn shòu yǔ tā quán quán chǔ lǐ jǐn jí shì wù.The embassy granted him full powers to handle emergency affairs.
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