A deputy representing the pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions. / An ambassador or messenger. / The deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome.

(transitive) To leave as a legacy.

The post or office of a legate; a legateship. / A diplomatic mission. / The official residence of a diplomat.

A donor.

plural of legation

plural of legator

plural of legate

A legal attaché.

present participle of legate

simple past tense and past participle of legate