Legation often involves formal diplomatic missions seeking to build or strengthen relationships.

Diplomatic Missions

'Legation' is less common today and has been largely replaced by 'embassy' in contemporary usage.

Historical Usage

A legation is a team, not one person, working together for their country's interests abroad.

A legation is typically smaller and less prominent than an embassy and headed by a minister.

Refer to 'legation' as the physical building or office where diplomatic work occurs.

In history, 'legation' referred to embassy-like functions before the term 'embassy' was widespread.

Understand 'legation' as a specific, less common term compared to the modern and general 'embassy'.