The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DIPLOMAT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result DIPLOMAT
- Official makes you see old lady during bath time
- Papers back plan to nail mother, one in embassy
- Decline shown by scholar in destiny representative of a country?
- Consular official, daughter, mother in international conspiracy
- Embassy official gets certificate on time
- Negotiator obtained when mad pilot goes berserk
- Negotiator’s award displayed by leader of team
- Qualification ending in debt? One mustn’t be tactless
- Certificate goes to leading tactful envoy
- Certificate before tea say, for ambassador
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The straight part
We know that "envoy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case envoy = diplomat.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DIPLOMAT mean?
DIPLOMAT noun- A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations
- Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people