ablegate
/ˈablɪɡeɪt/ /ˈablɪɡət/Roman Catholic Church
noun
An envoy of the Holy See who brings the insignia of office to a newly appointed cardinal.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. Either from French ablégat, or from classical Latin ablegātus, past participle of ablegāre. Compare Italian ablegato.
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