Legation

usgb/lɪˈɡeɪʃn/
noun

The act of sending an official representative from one country to another.

Due to the important nature of the diplomatic discussions, a high level legation was sent to England.
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  • send a legation
  • legation from

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Formal

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Diplomatic Missions

Legation often involves formal diplomatic missions seeking to build or strengthen relationships.

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The legation's goal was to establish a trade agreement.
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Historical Usage

'Legation' is less common today and has been largely replaced by 'embassy' in contemporary usage.

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The American legation of the 19th century is now known as the American embassy.
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