delegacy

Noun
Synonyms: representationagencydeputationcommissiondelegationmission

Open English WordNet

Noun (3)

  1. the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agentSynonyms: representationagencyType of stateKinds legal representation, free agency, virus
  2. a group of representatives or delegatesSynonyms: deputationcommissiondelegationmissionType of organization, organisationKinds diplomatic mission, embassy
  3. the appointment of a delegateType of appointment, assignment

Related words depute verb, delegate verb, designate verb

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Del′e·ga·cy noun

Origin: From Delegate, adjective

1. The act of delegating, or state of being delegated; deputed power. obsolete

By way of delegacy or grand commission.— Sir Walter Raleigh

2. A body of delegates or commissioners; a delegation. obsolete Burton, Robert

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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