delegacy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
    representation; agency.
  2. noun a group of representatives or delegates
    delegation; commission; deputation; mission.
  3. noun the appointment of a delegate

WordNet

Del`e*ga*cy noun
Etymology
From Delegate, a.
Definitions
  1. The act of delegating, or state of being delegated; deputed power. Obs.
    By way of delegacy or grand commission. Sir W. Raleigh.
  2. A body of delegates or commissioners; a delegation. Obs. Burton.

Webster 1913