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delegacy

delegacy

8.6
The state of being a chosen person who represents others at a meeting
  • noun
  • /ˈdɛlɪɡəsi/
  • Archaic
translation icon : delegación
  • During her delegacy, she presented the results of the community survey to the assembly.

Examples

  • Her recent delegacy to the conference was announced by the board.

  • After his delegacy, he quickly gained the trust of those he represented.

  • The committee discussed the procedures for delegacy and representation.

  • The delegacy from our company arrived yesterday.

  • She was chosen to represent the team in the delegacy.

  • His delegacy to the summit allowed him to speak on behalf of his country.

  • The mayor's delegacy included leaders from various community organizations.

Synonyms

agency
vsdelegacy
  • Formal
241 4.3

The power to act officially for another person or organization

is the formal office or state of acting officially for others
representation
vsdelegacy
  • Formal
135 4.1

The right to speak or act for a group

is the formal office or state of acting officially for others

Surface Forms

delegacy singular
delegacies plural

Morphology

delegacy = delegate (transparent) = delegate + cy

Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-cy' to 'delegate' indicating the state, office, or role of being a delegate; the derivation is regular.

Etymology

Delegacy comes from the word delegate, a person 'sent' to speak for others, plus the ending -cy, which means the 'state' or 'office' of something, like in presidency. So delegacy can mean the state or role of being a delegate.