legation
Example Sentences
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The Harrison administration in turn removed the U.S. legation from Rome.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 10, 2021
“Teachers feel last year was reactive. Last year legation was passed and then we stood up. We want to be on the forefront.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2019
The right of legation is an ancient practice.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2016
The Cubans outside the American diplomatic legation periodically let out a cheer, especially when someone who appeared to be American approached.
From The New Yorker ● Aug. 14, 2015
Architecturally the American legation is decidedly unattractive, and therefore it does not matter much that it is hidden from view, but the Russian and English legations are typical Chinese dwellings.
From Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan Notes and Recollections by Monsignor Count Vay de Vaya and Luskod by P?ter Vay
Vocabulary lists containing legation
Selection Vocabulary 2, Unit 5
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The Executive Branch at Work, Sections 4–6
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