legation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the post or office of legate
    legateship.
  2. noun a permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister
    foreign mission.

WordNet

Le*ga"tion noun
Etymology
L. legatio: cf. F. légation, It. legazione. See Legate.
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913