Meaning of LEGATION
| Pronunciation: | | li'geyshun
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- [n] the post or office of legate
- [n] a permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister
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| | Synonyms: | | foreign mission, legateship |
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| | See Also: | | berth, diplomatic mission, legate, office, official emissary, place, position, post, situation, spot | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | 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.
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