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Tag: Local government

  • Local Government

    Local Government

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Local government Meaning of Local government Government confined to a certain locality. The autonomous government of a minor subdivision of a state or country, as opposed to the general government. […]

  • Aide Mémoire

    Aide Mémoire

    Aide Mémoire in Diplomatic LawA written summary of the key points made by a diplomat in an official conversation. Literally, a document left with the other party to the conversation, either at the time of the conversation or subsequently, as an aid to memo…

  • Rapporteur

    Rapporteur in Diplomatic LawThe official of a committee or subcommittee whose job is to prepare a summary report of its discussions and conclusions.ResourcesSee AlsoDiplomacy entries in the World En…

  • Economic Officer

    Economic Officer in Diplomatic LawA career diplomat who specialized in economics rather than political, administrative, or other matters.ResourcesSee AlsoDiplomacy entries in the World Encyclo…

  • Exchange of Notes

    Exchange of Notes in Diplomatic LawA common way of recording an agreement. The contents of the notes are, of course, agreed upon in advance by the two nations participating in the exchange.ResourcesSee Also<a href=http://lawin.org/tag/di…

  • 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…

  • Accords

    Accords in Diplomatic LawInternational agreements originally thought to be for lesser subjects than covered by treaties , but now really treaties by a different name.ResourcesSee AlsoDiplomacy entries …