Ab"le*gate (#), v. t. [L. ablegatus, p. p. of ablegare; ab + legare to send with a commission. See Legate.]
To send abroad.
[Obs.]
Bailey.
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Ab"le*gate (#), n. R. C. Ch.
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.
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