About The Word Delegacy
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Delegacy
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What's The Definition Of Delegacy?
[n] the appointment of a delegate
[n] a group of representatives or delegates [n] the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent Synonyms | Synonyms for Delegacy: agency | commission | delegation | deputation | mission | representation Related Terms | Find terms related to Delegacy: See Also | appointment | assignment | designation | diplomatic mission | embassy | free agency | legal representation | naming | organisation | organization | state Delegacy In Webster's Dictionary \Del`e*ga*cy\, n. [From {Delegate}, a.]
1. The act of delegating, or state of being delegated;
deputed power. [Obs.]
By way of delegacy or grand commission. --Sir W.
Raleigh.
2. A body of delegates or commissioners; a delegation. [Obs.]
--Burton.
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