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

/ lɪˈɡeɪʃən /

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

Derived Forms

• leˈgationary, adjective

Other Words From

• le·ga·tion·ar·y [li-, gey, -sh, uh, -ner-ee], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of legation¹

1425–75; late Middle English legacion < Latin lēgātiōn- (stem of lēgātiō ) embassy. See legate, -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of legation¹

C15: from Latin lēgātiō, from lēgātus legate

Example Sentences

They first attempted to petition foreign representatives in the Legation Quarter, but police blocked their way.

From Salon

The proposed 2.7-mile bike lane would stretch from Calvert Street NW in Woodley Park to Legation Street NW in the Chevy Chase neighborhood.

From Washington Post

Supporters say the lanes — stretching from Calvert Street NW in Woodley Park to Legation Street NW in Chevy Chase — would be a key piece of infrastructure to provide a safe route for cyclists, encourage more bike travel and help the city reach environmental goals.

From Washington Post

Literally my diaper buddy, our mothers met when we were in the old steel strollers on Legation Road, he’s six months older than I am, but we still commiserate.

From Washington Post

The Harrison administration in turn removed the U.S. legation from Rome.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• commission
• contingent
• embassy
• gathering
• organization