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.
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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
DIRECT VERDICT
Where a judge informs the jury of what verdict should be returned. … [Read more...] about DIRECT VERDICT
DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY
In the interested of maintaining good relations between countries, immunity is extended to diplomats from certain criminal and civil jurisdiction within the host state. Typically severe crimes may not be subject to such immunity, e.g. first degree murder. … [Read more...] about DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY