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legation.

The purpose for which a legate is sent; a legate's mission or commission. Now rare (cf. OED)

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The purpose for which a legate is sent; a legate's mission or commission. Now rare (cf. OED)

  2. The post or office of a legate; a legateship.

  3. A diplomatic mission.

  4. The official residence of a diplomat.

Where this word comes from

From Latin lēgātiō.

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