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legate

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛgət/

Definition of legate

noun

1a member of the clergy, especially a cardinal, representing the Pope: a papal legate arrived in France on a peacemaking mission
archaic an ambassador or messenger.

2a general or governor of an ancient Roman province, or their deputy:the Roman legate of Syria

Derivatives

legateship
legatine

Origin:

late Old English, from Old French legat, from Latin legatus, past participle of legare 'depute, delegate, bequeath'

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