Definitions | ablegate |
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- (Roman Catholic Church) A representative of the pope charged with important commissions in foreign countries, one of his duties being to bring to a newly named cardinal his insignia of office.
Etymology: Latin ablegatus, past participle of ablegare; ab + legare to send with a commission. See legate.
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