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le·ga·tion  audio  (l-gshn) KEY 

NOUN:
  1. The act of sending a legate.
    1. A diplomatic mission in a foreign country ranking below an embassy.
    2. The diplomatic minister and staff of such a mission.
    3. The premises occupied by such a mission.


OTHER FORMS:
le·gation·ar·y(Adjective)


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