embassy

  1. Noun.  The function or duty of an ambassador.
  2. Noun.  An organization or group of officials who permanently represent a sovereign state in a second sovereign state or with respect to an international organization such as the United Nations.
  3. Noun.  A temporary mission representing a sovereign state.
  4. Noun.  The official residence of such a group, or of an ambassador.

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