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English noun: delegacy

1. delegacy (state) the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent


Synonymsagency, representation


Broader (hypernym)state


Narrower (hyponym)free agency, legal representation, virus

2. delegacy (group) a group of representatives or delegates


Synonymscommission, delegation, deputation, mission


Broader (hypernym)organisation, organization


Narrower (hyponym)diplomatic mission, embassy

3. delegacy (act) the appointment of a delegate


Broader (hypernym)appointment, assignment, designation, naming









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