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legation

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legation
noun
1 the train carrying the British legation to Istanbul:
diplomatic mission, mission, embassy, consulate, ministry, delegation, deputation, representation, contingent, commission;
envoys, delegates, deputies, diplomats, aides.
2 the legations in the capital were besieged:
embassy, consulate, diplomatic establishment.