What is AMBASSADOR? Definition of AMBASSADOR in Black's Law Dictionary
In international law, a public officer, clothed with high diplomatic powers, commissioned by a sovereign prince or state to transact the international business of his government at the court of the country to which he is sent.
The commissioner who represents one country in the seat of government of another. He is a public minister, which, usually, a consul is not. Brown. A person sent by one sovereign to another, with authority, by letters of credence, to treat on affairs of state. Jacob. The personal representatives of the head of the state which sends them,
entitled to special honors and special privileges and having varied duties; mouthpiece of communications, government informant, and protector of citizens of his country. Russian Government v. Lehigh Valley R. Co., D.C.N.Y., 293 F. 133. See Letter of Credence; Minister.
A distinction was formerly made between Ambassadors Extraordinary, who were sent to conduct special business or to remain for an indeterminate period, and Ambassadors Ordinary, who were sent on permanent missions; but this distinction is no longer observed.
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