Diplomatic Service
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A government department or body responsible for managing a country's foreign affairs and relations through its network of diplomats and embassies.
She was appointed to the diplomatic service to represent her country abroad.
- (n.) The collective body of professional diplomats employed by a state to conduct diplomacy and international negotiations.
Members of the diplomatic service often receive special legal immunities under international law.
Forms
- diplomatic service
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish the diplomatic service as a formal body from the broader concept of diplomacy; the term often implies statutory or regulatory frameworks governing personnel and privileges.
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