Определение слова «apostle» на английский

noun

1. A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).

2. A pioneer or early advocate of a particular cause, prophet of a belief.

3. A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the twelve seat administrative council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

4. (obsolete, Cambridge slang) A person who is plucked, that is, refused an academic degree.

noun

1. (law) A letter dismissory.

2. (law) A note sent to an appeals court presenting the appeal in summary.

3. (law) The trial court record sent to an appeal court concerning an appeal.