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(Roman Catholic Church) a representative of the Holy See in a country that has no formal diplomatic relations with it

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  1. n. (Roman Catholic Church) a representative of the Holy See in a country that has no formal diplomatic relations with it
  2. The diplomatic agent of the pope highest in grade, superior to a nuncio.
  3. The diplomatic agent of the pope highest in grade, superior toa nuncio.