Gadit

legation

Definitions
1nounA diplomatic mission or the official residence of a diplomat, especially a minister, in a foreign country.
The ambassador was appointed to lead the legation in the foreign capital.
The legation was responsible for maintaining diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The legation hosted a reception for visiting dignitaries.
Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
legatio
Word parts
legare (to send as an ambassador) + -tion (a suffix forming nouns)
Originally meant
the act of sending an ambassador
Background
The term 'legation' comes from the Latin word 'legatio', which referred to the act of sending an ambassador. It was used historically to describe a diplomatic mission that was less than an embassy, often led by a minister rather than an ambassador.