sending stateglossary / sending state The country from which a diplomatic agent or consul is sent abroad. Cf. receiving state. [Cases: Ambassadors and Consuls 3. C.J.S. Ambassadors and Consuls §§ 15–23.] 词条贡献者 资深译员Gilbert,国际知名法学院法律翻译专业,擅长翻译各类与复杂知识产权诉讼相关的法律文件。