Legations

Word LEGATIONS
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Definitions and meanings of "Legations"

What do we mean by legations?

The post or office of a legate; a legateship.

A diplomatic mission.

The official residence of a diplomat.

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The word "legations" in example sentences

He has been intimately associated with the diplomatic life of the various legations, which is perhaps the most important knowledge he has acquired in dealing with foreign affairs, as these ministers are the channels through which he must come in contact with foreign governments. ❋ Unknown (1909)

Both sides had legations on the Emerald Isle, and Mr. Quigley said his cover proved effective. ❋ Adam Bernstein (2011)

I further direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same periods at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations. ❋ Unknown (2009)

So to make matters easier for a future foreign secretary, I have decided to have a first go at cutting British legations – i.e. its embassies, high commissions and consulates. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Foreign legations were confined to the more liberal Hejazi port city of Jeddah. ❋ Kai Bird (2010)

The Turkish government prohibited neutral legations personnel from visiting prison camps, although they continued to serve as collection depots for food, clothing, and money distributed to POWs through official Turkish channels. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Chinese troops opened fire the same day on the foreign quarter in Beijing, laying siege to Western diplomats in their own legations. ❋ Hilary Spurling (2010)

Various difficult legations were, as we have already said, confided to him, and while fulfilling these he also gave proof of his genuine devotion to the Church by promoting the cause of reform wherever it was possible to do so. ❋ Unknown (2009)

When he attacked the embassy, both the Russians and the Chinese began burning their files, but the firemen assigned to the legations extinguished the fire and saved most of the incriminating papers. ❋ Hannah Pakula (2009)

* The foreign legations had not yet been transferred to the new capital of Nanking. ❋ Hannah Pakula (2009)

In Jerusalem, due to its unique character as a mixed city, the center of the Mandatory administration and the seat of consuls and legations, clergy, etc., the need to maintain secrecy was even greater. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Long-standing efforts to move Venezuela's Consulate General from a crime-ridden section of Houston to the more acceptable diplomatic quarter of that city in close proximity to other legations, was stymied -- especially after exiled Venezuelan Washington Ambassador Bernardo Alvarez Herrera sought to implant a whole bunch of family members in well-paid sinecures at the new location. ❋ Unknown (2008)

American embassies. legations and consulates mean better foreign by Kirtas Books ❋ Unknown (2008)

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