noun
legation
noun
1
A diplomatic mission or its official residence, typically ranking below an embassy.
"The Swiss legation handled the country's affairs before an embassy was established."
"Diplomats gathered at the legation for the ambassador's reception."
How to Use Legation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA diplomatic office representing a country abroad, historically a step below a full embassy.
Word Forms
legations plural
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Etymology
From Latin lēgātiō, related to legate — the group or task assigned to an envoy.