legation
[li-gey-shuh n]
- a diplomatic minister and staff in a foreign mission.
- the official headquarters of a diplomatic minister.
- the office or position of a legate; mission.
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Origin of legation
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Examples from the Web for legation
Contemporary Examples
He took her under his wing, designating her the Spanish legation interpreter.
Historical Examples
They had started as soon as Nelly's letter reached the Legation.
The Little Girl LostEleanor Raper
He was the doctor of our Legation and, of course, of the Consulate, too.
The Shadow-LineJoseph Conrad
The Legation trembles at it—the Commessario says it is 'Peri-colosissimo!'
Yes, he is attached to the Legation, and sometimes here, sometimes at Naples.
Tony ButlerCharles James Lever
"I have nothing that is not addressed to a legation," said the other, trying to pass on.
Tony ButlerCharles James Lever
legation
- a diplomatic mission headed by a minister
- the official residence and office of a diplomatic minister
- the act of sending forth a diplomatic envoy
- the mission or business of a diplomatic envoy
- the rank or office of a legate
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Word Origin
C15: from Latin lēgātiō, from lēgātus legate
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Word Origin and History for legation
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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