embassy
em.bas.sy \'em-b*-se-\ n [MF ambassee, of Gmc origin; akin to OHG ambaht service] often attrib 1a: the function or position of an ambassador 1b: a mission abroad undertaken officially esp. by an ambassador 2: EMBASSAGE 3: a body of diplomatic representatives; specif : one headed by an ambassador 4: the official residence and offices of an ambassador