Available Definitions:
1) n. - The sending forth or commissioning one person to act for another.
2) n. - A legate, or envoy, and the persons associated with him in his mission; an embassy; or, in stricter usage, a diplomatic minister and his suite; a deputation.
3) n. - The place of business or official residence of a diplomatic minister at a foreign court or seat of government.
4) n. - A district under the jurisdiction of a legate.