Meaning of EMBASSY
| Pronunciation: | | 'embusee
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- [n] a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
- [n] an ambassador and his entourage collectively
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| | See Also: | | commission, delegacy, delegation, deputation, diplomatic building, High Commission, mission | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Em"bas*sy\, n.; pl. {Embassies}. [OF. ambass['e]e,
embasc['e]e, LL. ambasciata, fr. ambasciare for ambactiare to
go on a mission, fr. L. ambactus vassal, dependent, of Celtic
or German origin; cf. W. amaeth husbandman, Goth. andbahts
servant, G. amt office, OHG. ambaht. Cf. {Ambassador}.]
1. 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.
2. The person or persons sent as ambassadors or envoys; the
ambassador and his suite; envoys.
3. The residence or office of an ambassador.
Note: Sometimes, but rarely, spelled ambassy.
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