['l?g?t]
¦ noun
1. a member of the clergy who represents the Pope.
2. a general or governor of an ancient Roman province, or their deputy.
3. archaic an ambassador or messenger.
Derivatives
legateship noun
legatine -t?n adjective
Origin
OE, from OFr. legat, from L. legatus, legare 'depute, delegate, bequeath'.