Legate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɛɡɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Legate is a noun meaning A deputy representing the pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions.
Meaning
A deputy representing the pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions.
More Meanings
- An ambassador or messenger.
- The deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome.
- (transitive) To leave as a legacy.
- (obsolete) past participle of legate
- (obsolete) A legacy or bequest.
Example Sentences
The dark figure on the raised white terrace; legate of the sun facing the sun; the most ancient royal power.
Legate, I had the news last night—my cohort ordered home By ships to Portus Itius and thence by road to Rome.
Moſt great and puiſant Monarke of the earth, Your Baſſoe wil accompliſh your beheſt: And ſhew your pleaſure to the Perſean, As fits the Legate of the ſtately Turke.
Word Forms
- legates
- legating
- legated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ambassador, delegate, prolegate, internuncio, legation, provisor.
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