Associations to the word «Legation»

Wiktionary

LEGATION, noun. The post or office of a legate; a legateship.
LEGATION, noun. A diplomatic mission.
LEGATION, noun. The official residence of a diplomat.

Dictionary definition

LEGATION, noun. The post or office of legate.
LEGATION, noun. A permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley