legateship
/ˈlɛɡətˌʃɪp/
noun
- The position, rank, or term of office of a legate (an official representative, especially of a pope or government).
- The cardinal's legateship gave him authority to negotiate on behalf of the Vatican.
- He served a five-year legateship in the diplomatic corps.
- During his legateship, he helped broker several important treaties.
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