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legation
noun le·ga·tion \li-ˈgā-shən\
: a group of government officials sent to work in a foreign country; also : the building where such a group works
Full Definition of LEGATION
1
: the sending forth of a legate
2
: a body of deputies sent on a mission; specifically : a diplomatic mission in a foreign country headed by a minister
3
: the official residence and office of a diplomatic minister in a foreign country
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First Known Use of LEGATION
14th century
Rhymes with LEGATION
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