The business or function of an ambassador (in various senses of ambassador, n.). Also: a diplomatic or political mission. Cf. embassage, n. 2.

The business or function of an ambassador (in various senses of ambassador, n.). Also: a diplomatic or political mission. Cf. ambassage, n. 1.

A body of people sent on a mission, or as a deputation, to a sovereign, etc. Also: the act of sending such a body. (Cf. embassy, n. 3) Obsolete.

A person or group sent on a political or diplomatic mission; a deputation to or from a monarch or person in authority (now chiefly historical). Now…

A political or diplomatic mission or negotiation. Also: a posting as ambassador. Cf. embassy, n. 1a.

A diplomatic mission or negotiation. Also: a posting as ambassador. Cf. embassadry, n. 2. Obsolete.