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ˈlɛgət/
n.
- a member of the clergy who represents the Pope.
- a general or governor of an ancient Roman province, or their deputy.
- archaic an ambassador or messenger.
Derivative
- legateship n.
- legatine
/-tɪn/
adj.
Etymology
OE, from OFr. legat, from L. legatus, legare ‘depute, delegate, bequeath’.
