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envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary [1 record]

Record 1 1999-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Diplomacy
OBS

The diplomatic agent of the second class. This is the title of the head of a legation as distinguished from an embassy, the head of which is called Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. Like the Ambassador, the Envoy is also accredited to the Head of State.

OBS

[The envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary] is called "minister" for short

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Diplomatie
CONT

[...] le chef d'une légation est, soit un ministre - dont le titre exact est celui d'envoyé extraordinaire et ministre plénipotentiaire -, soit un chargé d'affaires.

Spanish

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