Simple Definition of legate

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legate

noun

plural legates
: an official representative sent to a foreign country
especially : an official representative of the pope
a papal legate

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“Legate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/legate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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