legation
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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
In those thoughtful days, secretaries of legation were carefully selected, and with some reference, of course, to their contingent responsibilities, in the event of the absence, or illness, of their principals.
From Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) by A Sexton of the Old School
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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