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envoys

noun as in delegation

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Because of this, the peacekeeping forces have been blocking Muslims from leaving on envoys out of the country.

One can imagine that patience with the British envoys was in particularly short supply.

He often proved “more adept at the arts of diplomacy that then polished and gold-braided envoys of Europe.”

Most consulates and NGO offices were closed months ago and few envoys visit the city now even on day trips.

In 2011, Ireland closed their embassy to the Holy See entirely, and rely on visiting envoys to keep up diplomatic ties.

Edward's envoys, at last despatched on December 8, were still in very good time.

Secondly, Randolph prayed for safe conducts for Bruce's envoys, presently to be sent to procure reconciliation with the Church.

He presently confirmed the thirteen years' truce (February 15), and appointed envoys to treat for final peace (March 4).

His envoys had proposed to refer the knotty point to the decision of His Holiness; but 'this they absolutely declined.'

Some few of the citizens were against breaking the treaty;Treacherous attempt on the lives of the Roman envoys.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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