quốc thư
Definition
- Noun:
- Letter of Credence / Credentials: An official diplomatic document, signed by the head of state (e.g., a president or monarch) of one country. It formally appoints an ambassador and authorizes them to represent their government. The ambassador presents this document to the head of state of the receiving country upon beginning their mission.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Đại sứ mới đã trình quốc thư lên Tổng thống. (The new ambassador presented his letter of credence to the President.)
- Nghi lễ trình quốc thư được tổ chức tại phủ Tổng thống. (The ceremony for presenting credentials was held at the Presidential Palace.)
Advanced Usage
- The presentation of the "quốc thư" is a formal diplomatic ritual that marks the official start of an ambassador's duties in the host country. Until this ceremony is completed, the ambassador cannot fully exercise their official functions.
Variants and Related Words
- Thư ủy nhiệm (n): Letter of appointment; a related document, but "quốc thư" specifically refers to the credentials presented to a foreign head of state.
Synonyms
- Credentials: Documents proving one's identity and authority.
- Diplomatic credentials: Official papers certifying a diplomat's status.
- Letter of credence: The formal term for this specific diplomatic document.
Related Terms
- Đại sứ (n): Ambassador.
- Nguyên thủ quốc gia (n): Head of state.
- Trình quốc thư (v): To present one's credentials.