legation

Meanings

• noun

  A diplomatic mission or body of diplomats sent by a state to represent its interests in a foreign country.

  - "The United States has a legation in Paris to represent its interests in France."
  - "The diplomats at the legation worked tirelessly to negotiate a peace treaty."

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Variants

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legation , legations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'legatio', meaning 'mission' or 'commission'.

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'legation' in English was in the 15th century.

2. The size and staffing of a legation can vary widely depending on the diplomatic needs of the sending state.

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Related Concepts

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1. Embassy: An embassy is a permanent diplomatic mission, while a legation is a temporary or provisional one.

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In diplomacy, a legation is an important representation of a country's interests and values abroad. It can include a diplomatic corps, a consular corps, and various support staff.

How to Memorize "legation"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lots of Governments Achieve International Targets' to remember the meaning of legation.

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