| 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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