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chargé d'affaires
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chargé d'affaires, n. [F., “charged with affairs.”].
A diplomatic representative, or minister of an inferior grade, accredited by the government of one state to the minister of foreign affairs of another; also, a substitute, ad interim , for an ambassador or minister plenipotentiary. [1913 Webster]
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