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Legation

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The purpose for which a legate is sent; a legate's mission or commission. Now rare (cf. OED)
  2. The post or office of a legate; a legateship.
  3. A diplomatic mission.
  4. The official residence of a diplomat.

Equivalents

Españollegación
Françaislégation
DeutschGesandtschaft
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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Legations Legato legator legatura legature Legault

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