Legation
(noun)
A diplomatic mission headed by a minister accredited to a foreign government or sovereign.
Origin:
From latin word 'legatio' meaning 'mission, embassy'.
Examples:
- The legation was sent to negotiate a treaty between the two countries.
- The legation was comprised of diplomatic officials and advisors.
- The legation was housed in a grand embassy in the capital city.
- The legation was greeted with a formal reception by the host country.
- The legation was a symbol of the strong diplomatic relations between the two nations.