공사(公使)와 그 일행 또는 공사관의 직원들.
A diplomatic representative, typically a minister below the rank of ambassador, and their accompanying staff.
예문:
"The Swedish legation arrived in the capital to begin trade negotiations."
"Security was tightened around the foreign legation during the civil unrest."
외국에 주재하는 공사의 공식 관저나 집무소.
The official residence or office building of a diplomatic minister in a foreign country.
예문:
"Protesters gathered outside the American legation to voice their concerns."
"The historic legation building was renovated to preserve its original architecture."
사절을 파견하는 일 또는 사절의 직위나 직무.
The act of sending a diplomatic representative, or the official position and rank of a legate.
예문:
"The king authorized the legation of a special envoy to the neighboring kingdom."
"He held the legation for over a decade before retiring from public service."