1. The sending forth or commissioning one person to act for another. "The Divine legation of Moses." Bp. Warburton.
2. 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. The place of business or official residence of a diplomatic minister at a foreign court or seat of government.
4. A district under the jurisdiction of a legate.
LEGATO Le*ga"to, a. Etym: [It., tied, joined, fr. legare to tie, bind, L. ligare.] (Mus.)
Defn: Connected; tied; — a term used when successive tones are to be produced in a closely connected, smoothly gliding manner. It is often indicated by a tie, thus staccato.
LEGATOR
Leg`a*tor", n. Etym: [L., fr. legare: cf. OF. legateur. See Legacy.]
(Law)
Defn: A testator; one who bequeaths a legacy. Dryden.
LEGATURA
Le`ga*tu"ra, n. Etym: [It. See Ligature.] (Mus.)
Defn: A tie or brace; a syncopation.