VMS Help DCE_SECURITY, Admin Intro, rgy_edit, pgo_commands, delete  *Conan The Librarian (sorry for the slow response - running on an old VAX)

   del[ete] name

   Deletes a registry entry.

   If you delete a principal, rgy_edit deletes the principal's account.
   If you delete a group or organization, rgy_edit deletes any accounts
   associated with the group or organization.  You cannot delete
   reserved principals.