"Legation" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A delegation or a legation refers to a group of people or an individual sent to represent a government, organization, or entity to another country, government, or organization, typically for formal diplomatic or official purposes. In a broader sense, a legation can also refer to any group of people sent to perform a specific task or mission, such as a scientific expedition or a diplomatic mission.
Usage Examples for "legation"
A legatee is a beneficiary or recipient of a legacy, which is a sum of money or property left to someone as part of a will or inheritance.
Legates refers to individuals who represent another person, organization, or group in an official capacity, typically in a diplomatic or ambassadorial role. The term is often used to describe bishops or clergy who are sent as representatives to a synod, council, or other gathering, or to represent a particular church or diocese.
The noun "legateship" refers to the position or office of a legate, which is a person authorized to represent someone, usually in a formal or official capacity, and to make decisions or take actions on their behalf.