n. 使者的派遣

Legation \Le*ga"tion\ (l[-e]*g[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [L. legatio: cf.
F. l['e]gation, It. legazione. See {Legate}.]
1. The sending forth or commissioning one person to act for
another. ``The Divine legation of Moses.'' --Bp.
Warburton.

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.

3. The place of business or official residence of a
diplomatic minister at a foreign court or seat of
government.

4. A district under the jurisdiction of a legate.