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Answer for the clue "The state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent ", 8 letters:
delegacy

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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 The position or state of being a delegate. 2 A collection of delegates.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent [syn: representation , agency ] a group of representatives or delegates [syn: deputation , commission , delegation , mission ] the appointment of a delegate

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Delegacy \Del`e*ga*cy\, n. [From Delegate , a.] The act of delegating, or state of being delegated; deputed power. [Obs.] By way of delegacy or grand commission. --Sir W. Raleigh. A body of delegates or commissioners; a delegation. [Obs.] --Burton.