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Noun: diplomatic bag
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: diplomatic pouch)
  1. A mail pouch that is sealed shut and that is used to carry communications between a legation and its home office
    "The sensitive documents were sent via diplomatic bag to ensure their security";
    - diplomatic pouch [N. Amer]

Derived forms: diplomatic bags

Type of: mail pouch, mailbag [N. Amer], postbag [Brit]

Encyclopedia: Diplomatic bag