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

Legā′tion, the person or persons sent as legates or ambassadors: the official abode of a legation.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various