Definition of legation

• n. - The sending forth or commissioning one person to act for another.
• n. - A legate, or envoy, and the persons associated with him in his mission; an embassy; or, in stricter usage, a diplomatic minister and his suite; a deputation.
• n. - The place of business or official residence of a diplomatic minister at a foreign court or seat of government.
• n. - A district under the jurisdiction of a legate.