Definition of Emissary

an individual who acts on behalf of another person

Examples of Emissary in a sentence

My best friend sent me as an emissary to ask her father if she could attend my sleepover.  🔊

As an emissary for his client, the lawyer approached the prosecutor about a plea bargain.  🔊

The celebrity sent his assistant as an emissary to pick up the movie contract.  🔊

When Jackson works as a courier, he functions as an emissary who delivers packages for people.  🔊

Since the president is too ill to attend the conference, he is sending the vice-president as his emissary.  🔊

The real estate developer is sending an emissary to deliver the check for the land purchase.  🔊

Because Gregory was the prince’s emissary, he often stood in for the royal at special events.  🔊

The district manager is sending his emissary to review branch accounts before the audit takes place.  🔊

Since Bill has my power of attorney, he can act as my emissary in financial negotiations.  🔊

The captain sent his emissary to obtain plans from the general.  🔊

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