fully fledged

(also fully-fledged)

adjective UK (US full-fledged)

Definition

› completely developed, or having all the qualities necessary to be considered as something: It's becoming increasingly possible to run a fully fledged business from home. a fully-fledged democracy/economy/member Speculation grows that the company is planning a fully fledged bid after amassing a 15% stake in its rival. It is to become a full-fledged member of the lending organization.

(Definition of fully fledged adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)