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spec. The dignity or office of a papal legate; a legateship. to send in legacy: to send as legate. †legacy of the cross: see legate, n.1 1. Obsolete.
The position or office of legate, a legateship.
The office or rank of a legate; a post as a legate.
The dignity and office of a legate; legateship.