A diplomatic mission sent by one country to another, or the office where diplomats work.
From Latin 'legatio,' from 'legatus' meaning deputy or delegate. The Romans used this term for official missions to other territories.
A legation is technically a lower rank of diplomatic post than an embassy—embassies have ambassadors, while legations have ministers. This distinction matters hugely in international diplomacy and national pride!
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