Charge d'affaires
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
An inferior diplomat of a foreign country.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
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A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
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In international law. A person entrusted with the afifairs of his nation; a diplomatic representative, or minister of the fourth grade.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
The title of a diplomatic representative of inferior rank. He has not the title or dignity of a minister, though he may be charged with the functions which his government does not aceredit 9 minis Ler.