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legation definition
le·ga·tion (li gā′s̸hən)
noun
- the act of sending a legate on a mission
- the mission
- a diplomatic minister and staff collectively, representing their government in a foreign country and ranking just below an embassy
- the residence or offices of such a legation
- the position or authority of such a legation
Etymology: ME legacion < OFr < L legatio
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