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seventh floor
Shorthand for the most senior leadership of the U.S. State Department. It is where the offices of the Secretary of State and his most senior aides are located.
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vice consul
A junior ranking consular officer.
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visa
Written authority to enter a country for either temporary or permanent residence, depending on its wording.
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ultimatum
A last statement indicating a final position. On occasion a prelude to the initiation of military action.
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unfriendly act
A term used when one government wishes to tell another that an action the latter has taken is regarded as so serious that it might lead to a military action against it. An action which risks war.
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t.d.y.
Shorthand for a temporary duty assignment.
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tour dhorizon
A diplomatic discussion covering most (or at least a number of ) subjects of current and common concern.
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short-timer
A diplomat whose assignment at a foreign post is nearing its close. A phrase borrowed from the military.
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sixth floor
Where many of the U.S. State Departments regional and other assistant secretaries have their offices. Shorthand for the assistant secretary level of the departments leadership.
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recognition
Commonly used in connection with the recognition by one state of 1) the existence of another state (for example when a new one is formed), or 2) the existence of a government which is in effective con [..]
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