What is another word for legation?

Pronunciation: [lɛɡˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Legation refers to an official diplomatic mission or delegation, usually representing a country or government. Synonyms for legation include embassy, delegation, mission, consulate, and representation. All of these terms describe a group of individuals who are authorized to act on behalf of their government in a foreign country. While embassy and consulate are more commonly associated with diplomatic relations, they can also be used interchangeably with legation. Similarly, delegation and mission refer to the same concept, but delegation is often used in a more formal or legal context. All of these terms are useful for describing various aspects of diplomatic relations and interactions between nations.

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Usage examples for Legation

She and Anerton spent a winter in Rome while my husband was attached to our legation there, and she used to be with us a great deal.
"The Greater Inclination"
Edith Wharton
One day, when Lottie was in the room, I took up a New York journal, and read this paragraph from a Paris correspondent,- A wedding is expected to take place within the month, at the American legation in Paris.
"Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life"
Ann S. Stephens
Just as well as you bore his telling you at dinner on Sunday last that a legation secretary was a cross between an old lady and a clerk in the Customs.
"That Boy Of Norcott's"
Charles James Lever

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