Legate
/ˈlɛɡət/
Definitions
- (n.) An official envoy or messenger, especially one representing a government or pope.
The pope sent a legate to negotiate peace with the kingdom.
- (n.) In ancient Rome, a deputy or lieutenant to a governor or general.
The legate was tasked with commanding the legions in the governor's absence.
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- legates
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Commentary
In legal and historical texts, 'legate' often refers specifically to a papal envoy or Roman official; clarity depends on context.
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