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  • Ministry

    Ministry

    Resources Legal English Vocabulary: Ministry in Spanish Online translation of the English legal term ministry into Spanish: ministerio (English to Spanish translation) . More about legal dictionary from english to spanish online. Related to the Legal Thesaurus

  • Ministry

    Ministry

    Resources Legal English Vocabulary: Ministry in Spanish Online translation of the English legal term ministry into Spanish: ministerio (English to Spanish translation) . More about legal dictionary from english to spanish online. Related to the Legal Thesaurus

  • Diplomat

    Diplomat in Diplomatic Law F.S.O. Shorthand for a career American diplomat, i.e., an American Foreign Service officer. Resources Legal English Vocabulary: diplomat in Spanish Online translation of the English legal term diplomat into Spanish: diplomático (English to Spanish translation) […]

  • Diplomat

    Diplomat in Diplomatic Law F.S.O. Shorthand for a career American diplomat, i.e., an American Foreign Service officer. Resources Legal English Vocabulary: diplomat in Spanish Online translation of the English legal term diplomat into Spanish: diplomático (English to Spanish translation) […]

  • Bilateral

    Bilateral in Diplomatic LawBilateral discussions or negotiations are between a state and one other. A bilateral treaty is between one state and one other. Multilateral is used when more than two states are involved.ResourcesSee Also<a href…

  • Seventh Floor

    Seventh Floor in Diplomatic LawShorthand for the most senior leadership of the U.S. State Department. It is where the offices of the Secretary of State and his most senior aides are located.ResourcesSee Also<a href=http://lawin.org/tag/diplo…

  • Short-Timer

    Short-Timer in Diplomatic LawA diplomat whose assignment at a foreign post is nearing its close. A phrase borrowed from the military.ResourcesSee AlsoDiplomacy entries in the World Encyclopedia…

  • Sixth Floor

    Sixth Floor in Diplomatic LawWhere many of the U.S. State Department’s regional and other assistant secretaries have their offices. Shorthand for the assistant secretary level of the department’s leadership.ResourcesSee Also<a href=htt…

  • Tour D’Horizon

    Tour D’Horizon in Diplomatic LawTour D’HorizonA diplomatic discussion covering most (or at least a number of ) subjects of current and common concern.ResourcesSee AlsoDiplomacy entries in the World En…

  • Counselor of Embassy

    Counselor of Embassy

    Counselor of Embassy in Diplomatic LawA senior diplomatic title ranking just behind an ambassador and a minister. In many embassies there is no minister, and the counselor is the number two man, i.e., the deputy chief of mission. (In a very small embassy, the se…

  • Calling Cards

    Calling Cards in Diplomatic LawCalls and Calling CardsCalling has largely disappeared from private life, but it is a practice which is still useful in a diplomatic community where the early establishment of extensive contacts is a must. Soon after a diplomat’s arriv…

  • Bag

    Bag in Diplomatic LawThe BagSee Pouch. Bag is the British term. Bag Day is the day the pouch is sealed and sent to the home office. Hence, bag day is the day when all non-telegraphic reporting must be finalized and dispatched.ResourcesSee Also</…

  • Bout de Papier

    Bout de Papier in Diplomatic LawA very informal means of conveying written information; more informal than an aide mémoire or a memorandum.ResourcesSee AlsoDiplomacy entries in the World …

  • Breaking Relations

    Breaking Relations in Diplomatic LawThe formal act of severing diplomatic relations with another state to underscore disapproval of its actions or policies. It is generally an unwise step, because when relations between states are most strained is when the maintai…