名詞 legation:

1. the post or office of legate
   同義詞：legateship
2. a permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister
   同義詞：foreign mission

le.ga.tion

n.（名詞）
The act of sending a legate.
使節(jié)的派遣：派遣使節(jié)的行動

A diplomatic mission in a foreign country ranking below an embassy.
公使館：地位低于大使館的駐在外國的外交使團
The diplomatic minister and staff of such a mission.
公使館員：外交公使及該使團的全體工作人員
The premises occupied by such a mission.
公使館：這種使團所居住的建筑物

【引伸】
lega.tionary
adj.（形容詞）