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embassy: 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. . embassy 1. the residence or place of official business of an ambassador 2. an ambassador and his entourage collectively 3. the position, business, or mission of an ambassador How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It was so early that the porter of the Embassy issued hurriedly out of his lodge still struggling with the left sleeve of his livery coat. "I am the Baron D'Evignon," he announced, "second secretary at the Embassy here. , Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs VICOMTE DE NANJAC, Attache at the French Embassy in London MR. |
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