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Webster 1913 Edition


Legation

Le-ga′tion

(lē̍-gā′shŭn)
,
Noun.
[L.
legatio
: cf. F.
légation
, It.
legazione
. See
Legate
.]
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 1828 Edition


Legation

LEGA'TION

,
Noun.
[L. legatio, from lego, to send.] An embassy; a deputation; properly a sending, but generally, the person or persons sent as envoys or embassadors to a foreign court.

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legation

legation

See also: légation

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Noun

legation (plural legations)

  1. The post or office of a legate; a legateship.
  2. A diplomatic mission.
  3. The official residence of a diplomat.

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