delegatory

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Etymology[edit]

Latin delegatorius (pertaining to an assignment).

Adjective[edit]

delegatory (not comparable)

  1. Holding a delegated position.
    • 1599, Thomas Nashe, Nashes Lenten Stuffe[1]:
      Some politique delegatory Scipio, or witty pated Petito, like the heire of Laertes per apherisos
  2. Of or pertaining to delegation
    delegatory act
    delegatory leadership
    delegatory leader

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