legation

noun

1. a diplomatic minister and staff in a foreign mission.
2. the official headquarters of a diplomatic minister.
3. the office or position of a legate; mission.

noun

1. a diplomatic mission headed by a minister
2. the official residence and office of a diplomatic minister
3. the act of sending forth a diplomatic envoy
4. the mission or business of a diplomatic envoy
5. the rank or office of a legate

n.mid-15c., from Old French legation and directly from Latin legationem (nominative legatio) “the office of an ambassador,” noun of action from past participle stem of legare (see legate).