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legatine


Meanings
  • noun

    Term derived from the Latin word 'legatus', meaning 'deputy' or 'envoy'. In a legal context, it refers to a person who is legally authorized to act on behalf of another.

    - "The legatine represented the interests of the embassy at the international conference."
    - "The CEO appointed a legatine to sign contracts on her behalf."

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legatine
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'legatus' meaning 'deputy' or 'envoy'.


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  1. The term 'legatine' is derived from the Latin word 'legatus', which also means 'military commander'.

  2. In medieval Europe, a legatine was a bishop's representative in a diocese.


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  1. envoy: An official representative sent by a government to another country.

  2. deputy: A person authorized to act in the place of another.


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In ancient Rome, a legatine was an official envoy or deputy sent by a magistrate or a Roman consul to represent Rome's interests in foreign lands. The term is still used in legal contexts today.

How to Memorize "legatine"

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    - Visualize a person wearing a toga and carrying a scroll, representing the ancient Roman concept of a legatine.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'legatine' with the concept of 'representation' or 'deputation'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'L' stands for 'Legatine' and 'E' stands for 'Envoy'.


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