Del`e·ga·cy noun [ From Delegate , adjective ] 1. The act of delegating, or state of being delegated; deputed power. [ Obsolete] « By way of delegacy or grand commission.» Sir W. Raleigh. 2. A body of delegates or commission... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/28
the position or commission of a delegate. · the appointing or sending of a delegate. · a body of delegates; delegation. · (at Oxford University) a permanent committee charged with certain duties. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/delegacy