del·e·ga·to·ry \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷gəˌtōrē, -tȯr-, -ri\adjective Etymology: Late Latin delegatorius, from Latin delegatus + -orius -ory : of, relating to, or involving delegation of authority : conveying power or authority to one that has no independent right to it < various delegatory acts required to establish modern public-health services >