potentiary

English

Etymology

Has similar roots to potential; potent +‎ -ary, with the addition of an i.

Noun

potentiary (plural potentiaries)

  1. (archaic) A person invested with power or influence.
    • 1833, The Asiatic journal and monthly register:
      […] Tween Then Woon, a man of sense and prudence, after having been vested with the powers of a potentiary, has been ordered to proceed with a royal letter and presents.

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