Ablegate \Ab"le*gate\, n. (R. C. Ch.) A representative of the pope charged with important commissions in foreign countries, one of his duties being to bring to a newly named cardinal his insignia of office. Ablegate \Ab"le*gate\, v. t. [L. ablegatus, p. p. of ablegare; ab + legare to send with a commission. See {Legate}.] To send abroad. [Obs.] --Bailey.