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Definition of: legation
(li·gā′shən) noun
1. The act of deputing or delegating.
2. A diplomatic mission, or the persons composing it.
3. The official residence or place of business of the chief of a diplomatic mission.
4. The office or rank of a legate. [<L legatio, -onis <legare send]
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