Le*ga"tion (?), n. [L. legatio: cf. F. l'egation, It. legazione. See Legate.]
1.
The sending forth or commissioning one person to act for another.
"The Divine
legation of Moses."
Bp. Warburton.
2.
A legate, or envoy, and the persons associated with him in his mission; an embassy; or, in stricter usage, a diplomatic minister and his suite; a deputation.
3.
The place of business or official residence of a diplomatic minister at a foreign court or seat of government.
4.
A district under the jurisdiction of a legate.
© Webster 1913.