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minister, in diplomacyminister, in diplomacy: see diplomatic service diplomatic service, organized body of agents maintained by governments to communicate with one another. OriginsUntil the 15th cent. any formal communication or negotiation among nations was conducted either by means of ambassadors specially ..... Click the link for more information. ; extraterritoriality extraterritoriality or exterritoriality, privilege of immunity from local law enforcement enjoyed by certain aliens. Although physically present upon the territory of a foreign nation, those aliens possessing extraterritoriality are considered ..... Click the link for more information. . minister, in parliamentary governmentminister, in government: see cabinet cabinet, group of advisers to the head of the state who themselves are usually the heads of the administrative government departments. The nature of the cabinet differs widely in various countries...... Click the link for more information. . minister 1. (esp in Presbyterian and some Nonconformist Churches) a member of the clergy 2. a person appointed to head a government department 3. any diplomatic agent accredited to a foreign government or head of state Minister a clergyman in a Protestant church. Unlike Catholic and Eastern Orthodox priests, a minister is not considered the exclusive possessor of “divine grace,” has few or no special vestments, and practices a way of life that is usual for laymen. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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