Legation /(lē̇*gā"shŭn)/

Le·ga·tion

Legation

n.
  1. The sending forth or commissioning one person to act for another.
  2. 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.
  3. The place of business or official residence of a diplomatic minister at a foreign court or seat of government.
  4. A district under the jurisdiction of a legate.