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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Few Senate delegations have changed more in the past few years than Missouri’s.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
5 Aug. 2025 -
Draft clear delegation communications, including: - Specific expectations and outcomes - Decision making boundaries - Timeline - Success metrics - Escalation criteria Please provide practical, actionable recommendations for the effective delegation of this project.—
Starla Sampaco,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The district’s proposal does not to commit to the pension payment, keeping the option open contingent on additional resources from the city and state.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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At least 100 fans waited for Brink in the stands well after the final buzzer, a contingent that included the Stanford women’s basketball team.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Delegacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegacy. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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