A*pos"to*late (#), n. [L. apostolatus, fr. apostolus. See Apostle.]
1.
The dignity, office, or mission, of an apostle; apostleship.
Judas had miscarried and lost his apostolate.
Jer. Taylor.
2.
The dignity or office of the pope, as the holder of the apostolic see.
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