'Delegacy' definitions:
Definition of 'delegacy'
(from WordNet)
noun
The state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent [syn: representation, delegacy, agency]
noun
A group of representatives or delegates [syn: deputation, commission, delegation, delegacy, mission]
noun
The appointment of a delegate
Definition of 'Delegacy'
From: GCIDE
- Delegacy \Del`e*ga*cy\, n. [From Delegate, a.]
- 1. The act of delegating, or state of being delegated; deputed power. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- By way of delegacy or grand commission. --Sir W. Raleigh. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A body of delegates or commissioners; a delegation. [Obs.] --Burton. [1913 Webster]