Legation
Pronunciation: /ˈɫəˈɡætˈaɪˌɑn/
Legation (noun)
- A group of diplomats sent by one country to represent it in another country.
- The official office where a diplomatic representative and their staff work.
- In older diplomacy, a mission led by a minister, with lower status than an embassy.
Examples
- The legation helped negotiate agreements between the two countries.
- A legation can represent a country in another place.