Diplomatic corps
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The diplomatic corps, or in French (formerly the lingua franca of diplomacy; hence the term is still used e.g. in Dutch) corps diplomatique, is the collective body of foreign diplomats accredited to a particular country.
The term is sometimes confused with the collective body of diplomats from a particular country — the proper term for which is "diplomatic service". The diplomatic corps is not always given any formal recognition by its host country, but can be referenced by official orders of precedence.
In some countries, the longest-serving ambassador to a country or the Apostolic Nuncio is given the title Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, and is sometimes accorded a high position in the order of precedence — in New Zealand, for example, the Dean takes precedence over figures such as the Deputy Prime Minister, former Governors-General, and the Chief Justice. The diplomatic corps may also cooperate amongst itself on a number of matters, including certain dealings with the host government.
In many countries, and especially in Africa, the heads and the foreign members of the country offices of major International organizations (United Nations Agencies, the EU, the International Committee of the Red Cross, agencies of the African Union, etc.) are considered members - and granted the rights and privileges - of the diplomatic corps.
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