Motley, Dutch Republic, I

492. delectus personæ (dē-lek'tus per-sō'nē). [L., the choice of a person: delectus, a choice, deligere, pp. delectus, choose out, select, delegacyt (del'ē-gā-si), n. [ delega ( te ) +-cy.] 1. The act of delegating, or the state of being delegated. By way of delegacy or grand commi ion.