legation
/lɪˈɡeɪʃən/
noun
- A diplomatic mission or office, especially one headed by a minister (not an ambassador).
- The legation in the capital handled all visa applications.
- The legation building was guarded by local police.
- She worked as a translator at the French legation.
- The staff or officials of a diplomatic mission.
- He was assigned to the legation as a cultural attaché.
- The entire legation attended the ceremony.
- The legation sent a formal protest to the host government.
- The official residence or headquarters of a diplomatic minister.
- The ambassador hosted a dinner at the legation.
- They renovated the old legation to modern standards.
- The legation was located on a quiet street near the park.