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legation definition

le·ga·tion (li gā′s̸hən)

noun

    1. the act of sending a legate on a mission
    2. the mission
  2. a diplomatic minister and staff collectively, representing their government in a foreign country and ranking just below an embassy
  3. the residence or offices of such a legation
  4. the position or authority of such a legation

Etymology: ME legacion < OFr < L legatio

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