legation
legation /lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ noun [C] SPECIALIZED
1 F0 a group of officials who represent their government in a foreign country but who have less importance than an embassy: » Britain has sent a legation to discuss trade and tariffs.Thesaurus+: ↑Diplomacy and mediation2 F0 the office in which these officials work Thesaurus+: ↑Government departments and organizations |