English
Etymology
Late Old English, from Old French légat, from Latin legatus (noun use of past participle of legare �bequeath, send as envoy�).

Pronunciation
IPA: /'l�g�t/

Noun
legate

1. a deputy representing the Pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions
2. an ambassador or messenger

#:*1965: The dark figure on the raised white terrace; legate of the sun facing the sun; the most ancient royal power. � John Fowles, The Magus

1. the deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome

Italian

Verb form
legate

1. second person plural present tense of legare
2. second person plural imperative of legare

Category:Italian verb forms

Latin
Noun
l�g�te m

1. inflection of|legatus#Latin|l�g�tus|voc|s

category:Latin noun forms

io:legate
it:legate
te:legate
vi:legate
zh:legate

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