toàn quyền

[twaːn˨˩ kwiən˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) full executive power

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quyền lực hành pháp đầy đủ

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) a governor-general

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tổng đốc

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Examples

Toàn quyền Đông Dươnga governor-general of French Indochina
Toàn quyền Canadaa governor-general of Canada

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Sense 3

Meaning · English

(adjective) plenipotentiary

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

được ủy quyền đầy đủ

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Examples

đại sứ đặc mệnh toàn quyềnan ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary

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Common questions

What does “toàn quyền” mean?

(noun) full executive power

Is “toàn quyền” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.