http://1913.mshaffer.com
Monday - May 28, 2012

Webster's Unabridged Dictionary: Library in Itself

The dictionary's 1913 edition of the 1900 International, renamed Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, has in modern times been used in various free online resources, as its copyright lapsed and it became public domain.
- Wikipedia

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
In celebration of Noah Webster's Birthday (October 16, 2009), we have prepared an updated website.
Please update your bookmarks: http://www.1828-dictionary.com/

Delegate

Delegate (delegate)
n.(?)
Del"e*gate
[L. delegatus, p. p. of delegare to send, delegate; de- + legare to send with a commission, to depute. See Legate.]
  1. Any one sent and empowered to act for another; one deputed to represent; a chosen deputy; a representative; a commissioner; a vicar.
  2. One elected by the people of a territory to represent them in Congress, where he has the right of debating, but not of voting.
    (b)

Delegate

Delegate (delegate)
a.(?)
Del"e*gate
[L. delegatus, p. p.]
  1. Sent to act for or represent another; deputed; as, a delegate judge.
    "Delegate power." Strype.

Delegate

Delegate (delegate)
v. t.(?)
Del"e*gate
[imp. *** p. p. Delegated (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n. Delegating (?).]
  1. To send as one's representative] to empower as an ambassador; to send with power to transact business; to commission; to depute; to authorize.
  2. To intrust to the care or management of another; to transfer; to assign; to commit.

    The delegated administration of the law. Locke.

    Delegated executive power. Bancroft.

    The power exercised by the legislature is the people's power, delegated by the people to the legislative. J. B. Finch.













Webster's Unabridged Dictionary: Library in Itself

Feedback is Welcome!
Google
 
Web 1913.mshaffer.com

Why Donate?

Here are a number of reasons:

  • To indicate your approval.
  • To express your appreciation.
  • To help pay for website expenses and keep this website online.

Donate Using PayPal

If you have a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or a PayPal account, donating is easy. Just click the dollar amount below to donate:

Make payments with PayPal - it's fast, free and secure!
$ 5 $ 10 $ 20 $ 50 $ 100 $ Other $
 

Donations from Outside of the United States

We welcome donations from anywhere in the world and in any currency. PayPal accepts a number of international currencies.

Donations by Other Methods

If you wish to donate via direct bank deposit or mail a cheque or money order, please email me .





Please support this FREE service, by making a donation today!

News: offspring

May 28, 2012
[12:00:02 AM] (PDT)


  0.01355504989624|May 28, 2012 => 12:57 pm