the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The act of delegating, or state of being delegated; deputed power.
n. A body of delegates or commissioners; a delegation.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The act of delegating, or the state of being delegated.
n. A number of persons delegated; a delegation.
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n. the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
n. the appointment of a delegate
n. a group of representatives or delegates
Word Usage
"Or else before any suit begin, the plaintiff shall have his complaint approved by a set delegacy to that purpose; if it be of moment he shall be suffered as before, to proceed, if otherwise they shall determine it."