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单词 delegacy
释义

delegacy

noun

del·​e·​ga·​cy ˈde-li-gə-sē How to pronounce delegacy (audio)
plural delegacies
1
: a body of delegates : board
2
a
: the act of delegating
b
: appointment as delegate

Synonyms

  • contingent
  • delegation
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Example Sentences

the committee chose a five-person delegacy to attend the national conference

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

delegacy

noun

as in delegation
a body of persons chosen as representatives of a larger group the committee chose a five-person delegacy to attend the national conference

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • delegation
  • contingent
  • mission
  • team
  • embassy
  • company
  • crew
  • squad
  • detachment
  • legation
  • band
  • gang
  • party
  • outfit
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