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delegation [ˌdɛlɪˈgeɪʃən] n 1. a person or group chosen to represent another or others 2. the act of delegating or state of being delegated 3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) US Politics all the members of Congress from one state Delegation, Delegacy a group of persons appointed to represent others; a body or committee of delegates. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
delegation noun 1. deputation, envoys, contingent, commission, embassy, legation They sent a delegation to the talks. 2. commissioning, relegation, assignment, devolution, committal, deputizing, entrustment the delegation of his responsibilities to his assistant Translations delegation n (of responsibility etc) → Delegation f; he’s no good at delegation → er kann einfach nicht delegieren delegation [ˌdɛlɪˈgeɪʃ/ən] n a. (of work, power) → delega b. (group) → delegazione f delegation [ˌdɛlɪˈgeɪʃ/ən] n a. (of work, power) → delega b. (group) → delegazione f How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Warden," he added to that official, as the Convict slunk away, "in appointing you to this position, I was given to understand that your friends could make the Shikane county delegation to the next State convention solid for - for the present Administration. "If the matter is so pressing, you will prefer that we visit the delegation tonight," said Riley, in a voice which had nothing mocking in it--to an unaccustomed ear. No one was admitted within the enclosure except a delegation of members of the Gun Club, who had made the voyage to Tampa Town. |
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