Noun: legation li'gey-shun
- A permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister
"The legation worked to improve trade relations between the two countries";
- foreign mission
- The post or office of legate
"The legation to the Vatican was a prestigious diplomatic appointment";
- legateship
Derived forms: legations
Type of: berth, diplomatic mission, office, place, position, post, situation
Encyclopedia: Legation