Legate: meaning, definitions and examples

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legate

 

[ หˆlษ›ษกeษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

official envoy

A legate is an official envoy or representative, especially one sent on a mission by a sovereign or ecclesiastical authority. In the Roman Catholic Church, a legate is an ambassador representing the Pope. The term is particularly used in historical contexts where a legate would hold a significant role in diplomatic relations or ecclesiastical appointments. They often had authority to make decisions on behalf of the leader they represented, acting with a degree of autonomy within the mandate given to them.

Synonyms

ambassador, delegate, envoy, representative

Examples of usage

  • The Pope appointed a legate to negotiate peace.
  • The legate arrived at the royal court with important messages.
  • Historically, the legate played a crucial role in diplomatic missions.

Translations

Translations of the word "legate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น legado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฐเคพเคธเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vermรคchtnis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ warisan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะฐะดั‰ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziedzictwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้บ็”ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท legs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ legado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท miras

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฑุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dฤ›dictvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dediฤstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ไบง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dedovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ arf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒ”แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ irsi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ legado

Etymology

The term 'legate' derives from the Latin word 'legatus', which means 'deputed.' In ancient Rome, a legatus was a deputy or lieutenant, someone appointed to act in the place of a higher authority. This term evolved over time, particularly during the medieval period, when the role became associated with papal representatives sent to various regions to convey the Pope's messages and oversee church matters. By the 16th century, the use of the term became more formalized in the context of the Catholic Church, denoting someone of significant authority acting on behalf of the Pope. The concept of a legate has influenced diplomatic terminology, indicating someone who represents a sovereign power or authority in negotiations and missions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,898, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.