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legation - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'legation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Legation [ n.]
- The sending forth or commissioning one person to act for another.
- A legate, or envoy, and the persons associated with him in his mission; an embassy; or, in stricter usage, a diplomatic minister and his suite; a deputation.
- The place of business or official residence of a diplomatic minister at a foreign court or seat of government.
- A district under the jurisdiction of a legate.