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

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Noun
  • So, in that chaos, when the film’s delegation were summoned to attend the big closing shindig at the Palais — a sure sign they had been selected — Panahi and his daughter had only minutes to prepare.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Tennessee’s delegation also includes first lady Maria Lee, Deputy Governor Stuart McWhorter, Tennessee Economic Development Deputy Commissioner Allen Borden, Chief of Staff Joseph Williams, Senior Advisor Casey Sellers and Creative Director Brandon Hull.
    Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Related Stories The market has drawn an unprecedented international contingent, with South Korea sending the largest delegation of nearly 100 representatives, followed by France with 80 delegates who also established a national pavilion.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Gerardo Tocino will be part of the Real Madrid contingent who will make the trip to Wallasey after arriving in Merseyside.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Delegacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegacy. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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