Definizione monolingua

legate

legate

1. second-person plural present indicative of legare
2. second-person plural imperative of legare
3. Feminine plural of legato

legate (plural legates)

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

3. The deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome.

legate

1. present adverbial passive participle of legi

Definizione dizionario legate

legato

legato papale

Altri significati:

deputy representing the pope

A deputy representing the Pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions.

The deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome.

An ambassador or messenger.