\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.