What is "delegacy"

Delegacy \Del`e*ga*cy\, n. [From Delegate, a.]

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.

n. 1 The position or state of being a delegate. 2 A collection of delegates.

1. n. the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent [syn: representation, agency]

2. a group of representatives or delegates [syn: deputation, commission, delegation, mission]

3. the appointment of a delegate