Before the rules of diplomatic precedence were worked out in the early sixteenth century, rival ambassadors often fought for the most honourable seating position at a ceremony.

在16世纪早期外交优先规则制定之前，敌对的大使经常在仪式上争夺最尊贵的座位。

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Before the rules of diplomatic precedence were worked out in the early sixteenth century, rival ambassadors often fought for the most honourable seating position at a ceremony.

在16世纪早期外交优先规则制定之前，敌对的大使经常在仪式上争夺最尊贵的座位。

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