Definitions for: Legation

[n] the post or office of legate
[n] a permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister

Webster (1913) Definition: Le*ga"tion (l[-e]*g[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [L. legatio: cf.
F. l['e]gation, It. legazione. See Legate.]
1. The sending forth or commissioning one person to act for
another. ``The Divine legation of Moses.'' --Bp.
Warburton.

2. 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.

3. The place of business or official residence of a
diplomatic minister at a foreign court or seat of
government.

4. A district under the jurisdiction of a legate.

Synonyms: foreign mission, legateship

See Also: berth, diplomatic mission, legate, office, official emissary, place, position, post, situation, spot

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