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Meaning of potentiary in English:

potentiary

Pronunciation /pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)ri/

noun

historical, rare

  • A person possessing power or authority to act, especially in a limited or circumscribed way.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Newdigate Newsletter. Back-formation from plenipotentiary.