noun (n)

• the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent(noun.state)

  Synonym:
  agency, representation
  

  source: wordnet30
• a group of representatives or delegates(noun.group)

  Synonym:
  commission, delegation, deputation, mission
  

  source: wordnet30
• the appointment of a delegate(noun.act)

  source: wordnet30
• The act of delegating, or state of being delegated; deputed power.(noun)

  source: webster1913