legation
📖 Definitions
noun
1. A diplomatic mission ranking below an embassy.
2. The premises of such a mission.
3. The diplomat and staff of such a mission.
💬 Usage Examples
“The opening of a papal legation [in Saudi Arabia] and construction of a church, predicts a royal adviser, are only a matter of time.” Hosannahs in the Sand?; The Economist (London, UK); Aug 4, 2018.