Definitions for "Legation"
A legate, or envoy, and the persons associated with him in his mission; an embassy; or, in stricter usage, a diplomatic minister and his suite; a deputation.
The place of business or official residence of a diplomatic minister at a foreign court or seat of government.
a diplomatic mission in a foreign country headed by a minister. The US has none at present, but a few other countries do
Keywords:  jurisdiction, district
A district under the jurisdiction of a legate.
The sending forth or commissioning one person to act for another.
Keywords:  post, office
the post or office of legate