legation

Example Sentences

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The Harrison administration in turn removed the U.S. legation from Rome.

From Washington Post • Oct. 10, 2021

“Teachers feel last year was reactive. Last year legation was passed and then we stood up. We want to be on the forefront.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2019

The right of legation is an ancient practice.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2016

The Cubans outside the American diplomatic legation periodically let out a cheer, especially when someone who appeared to be American approached.

From The New Yorker • Aug. 14, 2015

Mr. Riddle, by the way, had conducted the affairs of the legation in the interim with discretion and ability.

From Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft by Straus, Oscar S.