Answer: legation

AnswerCrossword Clue
LEGATIONForeign mission
LEGATIONPerle Mesta's headquarters in Luxemburg, for instance.
LEGATIONAn embassy.
LEGATIONIt ranks below an embassy
LEGATIONDiplomatic mission
LEGATIONMinister's place of business
LEGATIONEnvoy's assignment
LEGATIONDiplomatic office below an embassy
legationthe official headquarters of a diplomatic minister
legationdiplomatic minister and staff
legationthe sending of an official envoy