legation
noun
a diplomatic minister and staff in a foreign mission.
legationary
-
a word derived from
legation.
Example Sentences
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The Marischal's legationary function, therefore, proved a sinecure; no Carlos needing Anti-Austrian assistance from Friedrich or another; Austria magnanimously having let him alone.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 19 by Carlyle, Thomas
