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A latere
“From the side.”
Canon law term
Translation
What does “A latere” mean?
A latere translates as “From the side.”
Someone sent directly from the side of a ruler or pope, carrying full authority. A legatus a latere is a papal envoy of the highest rank.
Origin
The story behind it
A term of church and diplomatic history used for the pope’s personal envoys.
When to use it
How to use “A latere”
A precise term for a history of diplomacy lecture.
- Latin
- A latere
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- From the side.
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- Canon law term
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- Church Latin
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