uỷ nhiệm thư
Definition
- Noun:
- Letter of Credence: An official document presented by an ambassador or other diplomatic representative to the head of state of the receiving country, accrediting the diplomat and formally requesting trust and confidence in their mission.
- Credentials: The formal documents that establish and authorize a diplomat's status and powers in the host country.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Đại sứ mới trình uỷ nhiệm thư lên nguyên thủ quốc gia. (The new ambassador presented his letter of credence to the head of state.)
- Lễ trình uỷ nhiệm thư được tổ chức tại phủ tổng thống. (The ceremony for presenting credentials was held at the presidential palace.)
- Không có uỷ nhiệm thư, nhà ngoại giao không thể chính thức nhậm chức. (Without credentials, the diplomat cannot officially assume the post.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively in formal diplomatic and state contexts. The presentation of the "uỷ nhiệm thư" is a key ceremonial act that marks the official start of a diplomat's mission.
Variants and Related Words
- Thư ủy nhiệm: A more general term for a "letter of authorization" or "power of attorney," often used in legal and commercial contexts, not specifically diplomatic.
- Công ty cấp thư ủy nhiệm cho luật sư đại diện. (The company issued a power of attorney for the lawyer to represent them.)
Synonyms
- Credentials: Official documents proving identity and authority.
- Diplomatic credentials: Specifically for diplomats.
- Letter of commission: A less common synonym in diplomatic contexts.
Related Terms
- Trình quốc thư: The act of presenting the letter of credence. Often used interchangeably with "trình uỷ nhiệm thư."
- Buổi lễ trình quốc thư diễn ra trang trọng. (The ceremony for presenting the letter of credence took place solemnly.)
- Quốc thư: A common shorthand term for "uỷ nhiệm thư" (Letter of Credence).
- Đại sứ: Ambassador, the official who carries and presents the "uỷ nhiệm thư."