Delegate
Delegate noun - A person sent on a mission to represent another.
Usage example: the delegate had a list of concerns to discuss with the country's new prime minister
Legate is a synonym for delegate in representative topic. In some cases you can use "Legate" instead a noun "Delegate". archaic substitute
Legate
Legate noun - A person sent on a mission to represent another.
Usage example: the legate was charged with a list of objectives to accomplish on behalf of his country
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Delegate is a synonym for legate in representative topic. You can use "Delegate" instead a noun "Legate", if it concerns topics such as envoy, consul. popular alternative
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| new | new delegate | new legate |
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