01 n. The public function of an ambassador; the charge or business intrusted to an ambassador or to envoys; a public message to; foreign court co…
pl.
Embassies ((#))
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The public function of an ambassador; the charge or business intrusted to an ambassador or to envoys; a public message to; foreign court concerning state affairs; hence, any solemn message.“He sends the angels on embassies with his decrees.” — Jer. Taylor.
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The person or persons sent as ambassadors or envoys; the ambassador and his suite; envoys.
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3.
The residence or office of an ambassador.