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[ˈlɛɡət], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a member of the clergy, especially a cardinal, representing the Pope
(e.g: a papal legate arrived in France on a peacemaking mission)
- a general or governor of an ancient Roman province, or their deputy
(e.g: the Roman legate of Syria)
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Origin
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late Old English legat, from Old French legat, from Latin legatus, past participle of legare ‘depute, delegate, bequeath’
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