a diplomatic representative of the highest rank sent by one head of state to another with full authority to represent their government

A resident or temporary diplomatic representative sent to another country or international organization, authorized with full powers to negotiate and sign treaties

A diplomatic representative sent by a government to a foreign country and granted full power to act on its behalf.

The highest-ranking diplomatic representative sent from one head of state to another with full power to handle diplomatic affairs; usually titled [[特命全权大使|特命全權大使|te4 ming4 quan2 quan2 da4 shi3]]