n. [ L. legatio: cf. F. légation, It. legazione. See Legate. ] 1. The sending forth or commissioning one person to act for another. “The Divine legation of Moses.” Bp. Warburton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A legate, or envoy, and the persons associated with him in his mission; an embassy; or, in stricter usage, a diplomatic minister and his suite; a deputation. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. The place of business or official residence of a diplomatic minister at a foreign court or seat of government. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. A district under the jurisdiction of a legate. [ 1913 Webster ]