CHARGÉ D’AFFAIRES

chargé d’affaires (shahr-zhay d[schwa]-fair). [French “one in charge of affairs”] A diplomat who is the second in command in a diplomatic mission (hence, subordinate to an ambassador or minister). — Also spelled chargé des affaires. Pl. chargés d’affaires.[Cases: Ambassadors and Consuls 3. C.J.S. Ambassadors and Consuls §§ 15–23.] acting chargé d’affaires. A chargé d’affaires who […]