Tag: Municipal 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. […]

  • Legation

    Legation in Diplomatic LawThese are rare now, but they were once very common. A legation is a diplomatic mission similar for most practical purposes to an embassy, but lower in rank, and presided over by a minister rather than an ambassador. For most of the last century, Am…

  • 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…

  • 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…