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Definition of Legation
1. Noun. The post or office of legate.
Exact synonyms: Legateship
Generic synonyms: Berth, Billet, Office, Place, Position, Post, Situation, Spot
Derivative terms: Legate
Generic synonyms: Berth, Billet, Office, Place, Position, Post, Situation, Spot
Derivative terms: Legate
2. Noun. A permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister.
Exact synonyms: Foreign Mission
Generic synonyms: Diplomatic Mission
Member holonyms: Legate, Official Emissary
Generic synonyms: Diplomatic Mission
Member holonyms: Legate, Official Emissary
Definition of Legation
1. n. The sending forth or commissioning one person to act for another.
Definition of Legation
1. the sending of an official envoy [n -S]
Medical Definition of Legation
1. 1. The sending forth or commissioning one person to act for another. "The Divine legation of Moses." 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. Origin: L. Legatio: cf. F. Legation, It. Legazione. See Legate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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