envoy

envoy (en-voy).

1. A high-ranking diplomat sent to a foreign country to execute a special mission or to serve as a permanent diplomatic representative. — Formerly also termed envoy extraordinary.

2. A messenger or representative.

envoy extraordinary. Int’l law. A person who heads a legation rather than an embassy. • In current usage, the term is honorific and has no special significance.

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