English noun: delegacy |
1. | delegacy (state) the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent |
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| Synonyms | agency, representation |
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| Broader (hypernym) | state |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | free agency, legal representation, virus |
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2. | delegacy (group) a group of representatives or delegates |
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| Synonyms | commission, delegation, deputation, mission |
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| Broader (hypernym) | organisation, organization |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | diplomatic mission, embassy |
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3. | delegacy (act) the appointment of a delegate |
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| Broader (hypernym) | appointment, assignment, designation, naming |
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