1. a diplomatic mission or the building housing it, ranking below an embassy
Usage: diplomatic
2. the staff of a diplomatic mission
Usage: diplomatic

Examples

• The American legation in the small country handled visa applications.
• He worked at the British legation for three years.
• The legation building was located in the diplomatic quarter.
• Members of the legation attended the state dinner.
• The legation reported back to the foreign ministry.
• Security was increased around all foreign legations.
• The legation staff included translators and cultural attachés.