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embassy

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embassy: see diplomatic service diplomatic service, organized body of agents maintained by governments to communicate with one another.

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Until the 15th cent. any formal communication or negotiation among nations was conducted either by means of ambassadors specially
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; 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
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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


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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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