delegacy
    n 1: the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate
         or agent [syn: representation, delegacy, agency]
    2: a group of representatives or delegates [syn: deputation,
       commission, delegation, delegacy, mission]
    3: the appointment of a delegate

Delegacy \Del`e*ga*cy\, n. [From Delegate, a.]
   1. The act of delegating, or state of being delegated;
      deputed power. [Obs.]
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            By way of delegacy or grand commission. --Sir W.
                                                  Raleigh.
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   2. A body of delegates or commissioners; a delegation. [Obs.]
      --Burton.
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