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legation

[li-gey-shuhn] / lɪˈgeɪ ʃən /






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Charles Lanman was the secretary to the Japanese legation.

From Washington Post • Mar. 28, 2020

“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

And sure enough, when we waved our handkerchiefs we discovered the members of my official family, who had come in the legation launch to meet us.

From Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft by Straus, Oscar S.




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