Legal Definitions - ordinary ambassador

An ordinary ambassador is a diplomatic officer of the highest rank who is designated by a government as its resident representative in a foreign state. They represent the sovereign as well as the nation and enjoy many privileges while abroad in their official capacity, including immunity. Ordinary ambassadors are distinguished from ministers and envoys, who represent only the state where they are from and not the sovereign.

• The United States has an ordinary ambassador to France who represents the U.S. government and the President in France.
• The ordinary ambassador of Japan to the United Kingdom represents the Japanese government and the Emperor in the UK.

These examples illustrate how ordinary ambassadors are appointed by their respective governments to represent their country and its leader in a foreign state. They have the authority to negotiate on behalf of their government and to promote their country's interests in the host country.