What is definition legate?

A legate is a representative or emissary appointed by a government or organization to conduct diplomatic or administrative duties, often in a foreign country or territory. Legates may have various functions, such as negotiating treaties, mediating disputes, supervising colonies, or serving as ambassadors. In ancient Rome, a legate was a high-ranking official who commanded a legion or province on behalf of the emperor. The term "legate" can also refer to a member of the clergy who has been given a specific mission or authority by a higher authority, such as a bishop or the Pope.