legate
Americannoun
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an ecclesiastic delegated by the pope as his representative.
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Roman History.
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an assistant to a general or to a consul or magistrate, in the government of any army or a province; a commander of a legion.
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a provincial governor of senatorial rank appointed by the emperor.
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an envoy or emissary.
noun
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a messenger, envoy, or delegate
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RC Church an emissary to a foreign state representing the Pope
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of legate
1125–75; Middle English legat < Latin lēgātus deputy (noun use of masculine past participle of lēgāre to depute), equivalent to lēgā ( re ) + -tus past participle suffix
Example Sentences
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“When I went around the corner,” Mr. Legate continued, “he was looking around to see where I was going.”
From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2021
When he first approached his neighbor and Mr. Brooks, Mr. Legate sensed something was wrong.
From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2021
"Because all of my Internet traffic looks like it's coming from that box in England, the BBC thinks I'm located in England," Legate said of the workaround he utilizes.
From Reuters • Jul. 31, 2012
"Legate looked like John Riggins going down the right-hand side," coach Bo Pelini said.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2011
On arriving at Court, the Legate opened his sweet box, and copiously gave out its smooth confectionery.
From Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter by Carlyle, Thomas
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