The science which treats of the relations and interests of nations with nations. Negotiation or intercourse between nations through their representatives. The rules, customs, and privileges of representatives at foreign courts. … [Read more...] about DIPLOMACY
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DIRECT LOSS
Where the loss is directly related and caused by an incident or act. … [Read more...] about DIRECT LOSS
DIPLOMATIC AGENT.
In international law. A general name for all classes of persons charged with the negotiation, transaction, or superintendence of the diplomatic business of one nation at the court of another. See Rev. St. U. S. … [Read more...] about DIPLOMATIC AGENT.
DIRECT PAYMENT
One which is absolute and unconditional as to the time amount and the persons by whom and to whom it is to be made. … [Read more...] about DIRECT PAYMENT
DIPLOMATIC AGENTS
This name has been given to public officers, who have been commissioned, according to law, to superintend and transact the affairs of the government which has employed them, in a foreign country. Vattel, liv. 4, c. 5. 2. These agents are of divers orders, and are known by different denominations. Those of the first order are almost the perfect representatives of the government … [Read more...] about DIPLOMATIC AGENTS