Definition

1. Noun:
   • The appointment or commissioning of a delegate: The act of formally authorizing someone to act as a representative.
   • A group of delegates: A body of people chosen or appointed to represent others.
   • The state or position of being a delegate: The condition of serving as an official and authorized representative or agent.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The delegacy of a new ambassador requires formal approval from the host country.
  • A large delegacy from the university attended the international conference.
  • He accepted the delegacy to negotiate on behalf of the union.

Advanced Usage

• "In delegacy": In the role or capacity of a delegate.
  • She spoke in delegacy for the entire committee.
• "Hold a delegacy": To possess the authority of a delegate.
  • He holds a delegacy from the board to make financial decisions.

Variants and Related Words

• Delegate (n): A person sent or authorized to represent others.
  • Each country sent one delegate to the summit.
• Delegate (v): To entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person.
  • The manager will delegate the project oversight to her team.
• Delegation (n): The act of delegating or a group of delegates.
  • The delegation of authority is essential in a large organization.
  • A trade delegation visited the capital.

Synonyms

• Commission: The authority granted to a person or group.
• Deputation: A group of people appointed to undertake a mission.
• Mandate: An official order or commission to act in a certain way.

Related Phrases

• Power of delegacy: The authority inherent in the role of a delegate.
  • The contract grants him the full power of delegacy in these matters.

Noun

1. the appointment of a delegate
2. a group of representatives or delegates
3. the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent