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Legation \Le*ga"tion\ (l[-e]*g[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [L. legatio: cf.
F. l['e]gation, It. legazione. See {Legate}.]
1. The sending forth or commissioning one person to act for
another. "The Divine legation of Moses." --Bp. Warburton.
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2. 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.
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3. The place of business or official residence of a
diplomatic minister at a foreign court or seat of
government.
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4. A district under the jurisdiction of a legate.
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