THE COMMONWEALTH

4. - A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
9. - Something that is no longer current or fashionable, obsolete.
11. - A place that is deserted, empty, and often bleak or dismal.
13. - Sovereignty or control over a certain territory.
16. - The action or manner of governing a state, organization, or people.
18. - The action of leading a group or organization.
19. East - The eastern part of Asia or the regions adjacent to it.
22. - The region in western Asia and northeastern Africa.
23. - A form of government with a monarch at the head.
24. - A kingdom or domain, a sphere of influence or activity.

1. - A person appointed to a role or position of authority, typically in a government agency or organization.
2. - Matters or events of importance or concern.
3. - The diametrically opposite point on the surface of the Earth.
5. - A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives.
6. - A state that is controlled and protected by another.
7. - Characterized by abundant vegetation, typically rich and fertile.
8. - A group or system of interconnected people or things.
10. - A dry and parched environment, typically with little rainfall.
12. - A meeting with an expert or professional in order to seek advice or information.
14. - The underground part of a plant that anchors it and absorbs water and nutrients.
15. - In short supply, insufficient or limited in quantity.
17. - Compensation or repayment, especially for war damage.
20. - The principle of participation by multiple parties, especially multiple nations, in an international undertaking.
21. - The ability to do something or act in a particular way, often associated with authority or control.