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Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Black's Law Dictionary

In ecclesiastical law

One who is sent or delegated to execute some office or duty as the representative of his superior; au officer of the bishop, who exercises spiritual jurisdiction in distant parts of the diocese. In military law. An offlcor whose principal duties are to supply an army with provisions and stores.