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delegation
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del·e·ga·tion  (dl-gshn)
n.
1.
a. The act of delegating.
b. The condition of being delegated.
2. A person or group of persons officially elected or appointed to represent another or others.

delegation
Noun
1. a group chosen to represent others
2. the act of delegating

Delegation, Delegacy a group of persons appointed to represent others; a body or committee of delegates.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.delegationdelegation - a group of representatives or delegates
organization, organisation - a group of people who work together
diplomatic mission - a mission serving diplomatic ends
embassy - an ambassador and his entourage collectively
2.delegationdelegation - authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
empowerment, authorisation, authorization - the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
devolvement, devolution - the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)

delegation
Translations
Spanish delegation [dɛlɪˈgeɪʃən] n [of work etc] → delegación f
French delegation [dɛlɪˈgeɪʃən] ndélégation f
German delegation [dɛlɪˈgeɪʃən] delegate nDelegation f;
(group) → Abordnung f, Delegation f

Italian delegation [dɛlɪˈgeɪʃən] ndelegazione f [of work etc] → delega

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