Definitions

1. noun

A duty or responsibility, especially one that is inherited or assumed.

“The new director faced the legacy of mismanagement and had to deal with the delegacy left behind by her predecessor.”

2. noun

A formal transfer of power, authority, or responsibility.

“The ceremony marked the delegacy of power from the outgoing president to the new one.”

3. noun

A group of people who have been delegated or entrusted with a particular duty or responsibility.

“The delegacy of volunteers worked tirelessly to prepare for the charity event.”