Meaning of the word legation in English

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legation

US /lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
UK /lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

a group of officials who represent their government in a foreign country but who have less importance than an embassy:

Example:
The UK has sent a legation to discuss trade and tariffs.
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