Papal Ablegate

Ablegate:

An envoy of the Holy See who brings the insignia of office to a newly appointed cardinal.

Etymology: Of multiple origins. Partly a borrowing from French. Partly a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: French ablégat; Latin ablegātus. OED

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