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from The Century Dictionary.

  • See plener.

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Examples

  • In this case common rumor is one indication of guilt, and the direct evidence is another, making altogether but semi-plenar proof.

    Life in the Grey Nunnery at Montreal Sarah J. Richardson

  • In this case common rumor is one indication of guilt, and the direct evidence is another, making altogether but semi-plenar proof.

    Life in the Grey Nunnery at Montreal Richardson, Sarah J 1858

  • That press'd from every land to grace his plenar court.

    The Lay of Marie Matilda Betham 1814

  • At length, the king having summoned a plenar at court, his barons flocked from all quarters, and, among the rest the husband of the false lady.

    The Lay of Marie Matilda Betham 1814

  • II, xxviii) For archdioceses, as a rule, the judge of second instance is a neighbouring archbishop or bishop appointed by the Holy See (Concil. plenar.

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent 1840-1916 1913

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