Definition of Terms

Distinguished the difference between Ambassadors and Consuls

An ambassador is the foreign diplomatic representative of a nation who is author

ized to handle
political negotiations between his or her country and the country where the
ambassador has been assigned.

A consul is the commercial agent of a nation, who is empowered only to engage

in business transactions, and not political matters in the country where the
consul is stationed.

Judicial notice is a rule in the law of evidence that allows a fact to be

introduced into evidence if the truth of the fact is so notorious or well known,. or
so authoritatively attested that it cannot reasonably be doubted.

Quo warranto latin for what warrant, legal proceeding during which an
individuals right to hold an office or governmental privilege is challenge.

Estoppel- is a legal defense tool used when someone reneges on or contradict a

previous agreement or claim. Estoppel prevents someone from arguing
something contrary to a claim made or act performed by that person previously