What does "legation" mean?
Legation: 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.
Additional senses
- 2.The place of business or official residence of a diplomatic minister at a foreign court or seat of government.
- 3.A district under the jurisdiction of a legate.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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