Vocabulary Entry

legate

|noun • verb

noun

A person sent on a mission or diplomatic representative, especially in a religious context.

Example Sentences

"The pope appointed a legate to negotiate peace with the local leaders."

"As a legate, he traveled extensively to represent the church's interests."

"The legate arrived with a message from the Vatican."

verb

Example Sentences

"The council decided to legate an official to the conference."

"She was legated to oversee the charity's international programs."

"The president legated an ambassador to strengthen foreign relations."