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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Em·bas·sy n.; pl. Embassies
 1. The public function of an ambassador; the charge or business intrusted to an ambassador or to envoys; a public message to; foreign court concerning state affairs; hence, any solemn message.
    He sends the angels on embassies with his decrees.   --Jer. Taylor.
 2. The person or persons sent as ambassadors or envoys; the ambassador and his suite; envoys.
 3. The residence or office of an ambassador.
 Note: ☞ Sometimes, but rarely, spelled ambassy.
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