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| le·ga·tion [ lə gáysh'n ] (plural le·ga·tions) |
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1. diplomats on mission: a group of representatives sent on a mission, especially a diplomatic mission
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2. diplomat's residence: the official local residence of a senior diplomat assigned to a country. It ranks below an embassy in importance.
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3. diplomatic staff: the staff of a legation
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4. sending of diplomatic representative: the sending of a representative on a diplomatic mission
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5. diplomatic mission: a mission performed by a diplomatic representative
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6. legate's position: the status or office of a papal legate
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| [14th century. Directly or via French< Latin legation-< legat- (see legate)] |
