It is a question of Latin American diplomatic norms, not of Vatican policies or procedures.

He stretched diplomatic norms to press home Washington's identification with democracy's cause.

Sidney discarded conventional diplomatic norms ("a few shots of our cannon would have made this peace") in order to impose a peace favourable to England.

Several Latin American governments have denounced the invasion as a violation of national sovereignty and diplomatic norms.

But demands for compensation for damage are likely to be met by Britain under the terms of diplomatic norms.

However, Qatar refused the request of the Iraq government to extradite Hashimi, stating that extradition would be against diplomatic norms.

The Ambassador described the action as "a deliberate and open provocation" in violation of diplomatic norms and said American officials were lying about key detils of the confrontation.

In Ukraine's recent election, Mr. Putin violated diplomatic norms by openly supporting the presidential candidate favoring closer ties to Russia and even campaigning on his behalf.

Analysts attribute this blunder more to General Sultan's lack of understanding of diplomatic norms and to the language barrier.

Once entitled to the title "Excellency", its holder may retain the right to that courtesy throughout his or her lifetime, in accordance with widespread international custom and diplomatic norms .