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    Exequatur

    Written, official recognition of a consular officer issued by the government to which one is accredited

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    Legation

    A diplomatic mission in a foreign country headed by a diplomat with the rank of minister

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    Emissary

    A diplomatic representative sent to another country on a mission

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    Nationalize

    To take control or ownership of a country or company by the national government.

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    Free Trade

    A policy where a government does not discriminate against imports or interfere with exports by applying tariffs or subsidies in international trade

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    Official

    A member of the civil/foreign service or of an international organization. This individual participates in the exercise of authority.

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    Foreign Service

    The diplomatic service of the United States under the umbrella of the Department of State. Foreign Service Officers serve overseas formulating and implementing foreign policy and aiding U.S. citizens abroad.

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    Plenipotentiary

    A diplomat possessing full powers (i.e. to sign a treaty)

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    Genocide

    Acts committed to a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, that group.

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    Political Appointee

    A person who is not a career foreign service officer and is instead appointed by the president