Standard Lemma guide
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noun
The purpose for which a legate is sent; a legate's mission or commission. Now rare (cf. OED)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The post or office of a legate; a legateship.
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noun
A diplomatic mission.
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noun
The official residence of a diplomat.
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noun
the post or office of legate
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: legateship
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Broader terms: position, post, berth, office, spot, billet, place, situation
noun
a permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: foreign mission
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Broader terms: diplomatic mission
History
From Latin lēgātiō.
Across languages
11 source translations are retained for this English entry.
