English Dictionary

ablegate

/ˈæb.lə.ɡeɪt/

noun

(Roman Catholicism) 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.

The ablegate was responsible for representing the church in diplomatic matters.

意味（1）

(Roman Catholicism) 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.

意味（2）

(historical) An elected representative of a royal free city, charged to be a speaker at the Diet of Hungary and to express the opinion of the city.