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delegatory

American  
[del-i-guh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈdɛl ɪ gəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the delegation or assignment of authority, power, or responsibility.

Etymology

Origin of delegatory

First recorded in 1590–1600; delegate + -ory 1

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