Legation
[li-gey-shuh n] /lɪˈgeɪ ʃən/
noun
1.
a diplomatic minister and staff in a foreign mission.
2.
the official headquarters of a diplomatic minister.
3.
the office or position of a ; mission.
/lɪˈɡeɪʃən/
noun
1.
a diplomatic mission headed by a minister
2.
the official residence and office of a diplomatic minister
3.
the act of sending forth a diplomatic envoy
4.
the mission or business of a diplomatic envoy
5.
the rank or office of a legate
n.
mid-15c., from Old French legation and directly from Latin legationem (nominative legatio) “the office of an ambassador,” noun of action from past participle stem of legare (see legate).
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