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legation

[ li-gey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. a diplomatic minister and staff in a foreign mission.
  2. the official headquarters of a diplomatic minister.
  3. the office or position of a legate; mission.


legation

/ ɪˈɡɪʃə /

noun

  1. a diplomatic mission headed by a minister
  2. the official residence and office of a diplomatic minister
  3. the act of sending forth a diplomatic envoy
  4. the mission or business of a diplomatic envoy
  5. the rank or office of a legate
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپDzԲ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ··پDz·· [li-, gey, -sh, uh, -ner-ee], adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of legation1

1425–75; late Middle English legacion < Latin ŧپō- (stem of ŧپō ) embassy. See legate, -ion
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of legation1

C15: from Latin ŧپō, from ŧٳܲ legate
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The Harrison administration in turn removed the U.S. legation from Rome.

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There’s obviously a pretty proud tradition of very long history in the United States of diplomats, whether it began as legations overseas, converting to embassies and ambassadors.

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The students marched off to present their demands to Western diplomatic legations nearby.

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He reportedly upset his Ecuadorian host with his incessant demands, his meddling in “other countries’ affairs,” his public pronouncement from the legation’s balcony and even his reluctance to clean up after his cat.

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“Teachers feel last year was reactive. Last year legation was passed and then we stood up. We want to be on the forefront.”

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