Ablegation

/ˌæblɪˈɡeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The act of sending someone as a representative or diplomat; the dispatch of an ambassador or envoy.

Etymology

From 'ablegate' + Latin suffix '-ation.' A formal noun in diplomatic and ecclesiastical terminology.

Kelly Says

Ablegation was a key tool of the medieval papacy—instead of going to war, the Pope would send an ablegate to negotiate, which was often way more effective.

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