legacy / papal legation
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legacy
In inheritance law, a specific financial benefit (e.g., a sum of money or an object) that is given to a person through a will without making them an heir. Synonymous with bequest.
Sie erhielt aus dem Testament ihrer Tante ein Legat in Höhe von 10.000 Euro.
She received a legacy of 10,000 euros from her aunt's will.
papal legation
The office, dignity, or official district of a papal envoy (the legate).
Im Mittelalter war das Legat von Avignon ein wichtiger administrativer Bezirk des Papsttums.
In the Middle Ages, the papal legation of Avignon was an important administrative district of the papacy.
'Legat' (legacy / papal legation) is a technical term. It is used almost exclusively in a legal context (inheritance law) or in a historical context (church history).
Der Anwalt erklärte die juristischen Details des Legats.
The lawyer explained the legal details of the legacy.
You can easily recognize the meaning from context. If it is about a will, inheritance, or money, it means a bequest. If it is about the pope, the Middle Ages, or an envoy, it refers to the office.
Im Testament wurde ein Legat für den Tierschutzverein festgelegt.
A legacy for the animal welfare association was specified in the will.
In the legal sense, 'Legat' is often combined with verbs such as 'erhalten' (to receive), 'hinterlassen' (to leave behind), or 'aussetzen' (to bequeath). It always describes a benefit from an inheritance.
Er hat seiner Nichte testamentarisch ein Legat hinterlassen.
He left his niece a legacy in his will.
nuncio
Legat and Nuntius both belong to the Pope’s representation abroad. Legat refers to the office, dignity, or official district of an envoy, whereas Nuntius refers to the person serving as a permanent diplomatic representative. Use “Legat” for the function and “Nuntius” for the representative.
Das Legat des päpstlichen Gesandten umfasste mehrere wichtige Aufgaben im Ausland.
The papal envoy’s legation involved several important responsibilities abroad.
Der Nuntius vertritt den Papst dauerhaft bei der Regierung des Landes.
The nuncio permanently represents the Pope to the country’s government.
