legation

名词 legation:

1. the post or office of legate
   同义词：legateship
2. a permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister
   同义词：foreign mission

le.ga.tion

n.（名词）
The act of sending a legate.
使节的派遣：派遣使节的行动

A diplomatic mission in a foreign country ranking below an embassy.
公使馆：地位低于大使馆的驻在外国的外交使团
The diplomatic minister and staff of such a mission.
公使馆员：外交公使及该使团的全体工作人员
The premises occupied by such a mission.
公使馆：这种使团所居住的建筑物

【引伸】
lega.tionary
adj.（形容词）