legation
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See also: légation
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -eɪʃən
Noun
legation (plural legations)
- The purpose for which a legate is sent; a legate's mission or commission. Now rare (cf. OED)
- The post or office of a legate; a legateship.
- A diplomatic mission.
- The official residence of a diplomat.
Derived terms
Translations
post or office of a legate; a legateship
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diplomatic mission
official residence of a diplomat
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