delegacy

noun

del·​e·​ga·​cy ˈde-li-gə-sē How to pronounce delegacy (audio)
plural delegacies
1
: a body of delegates : board
2
a
: the act of delegating
b
: appointment as delegate

Examples of delegacy in a Sentence

the committee chose a five-person delegacy to attend the national conference

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of delegacy was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Delegacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delegacy. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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