delegation
noun
del·e·ga·tion
ˌde-li-ˈgā-shən 
1
: the act of empowering to act for another
the delegation of responsibilities
2
: a group of persons chosen to represent others
the state's congressional delegation
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What Is a delegation?
The task of a delegation—each member of which can be called a delegate—is to represent a larger group, often at a conference. Thus, a delegation of nondoctors to a medical convention may want to make sure the rights and needs of patients aren't ignored, just as a delegation of laypeople may attend a religious conference to express the concerns of other laypeople.
Examples of delegation in a Sentence
He's been chosen to lead the delegation to the conference.
a delegation from the local scout troop is being sent to the national jamboree
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The ministry said that a delegation of eight U.S. investigators — one from the Federal Aviation Administration, three from National Transportation Safety Board and four from Boeing — made an on-site visit to the crash site on Tuesday.
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Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
The ministry said that a delegation of eight U.S. investigators – one from the Federal Aviation Administration, three from the National Transportation Safety Board and four from Boeing – visited the crash site on Tuesday.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
And the art of delegation requires inspiring direction, enabling resources, empowering authority, and credible accountability.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
His leadership style drew criticism for a lack of delegation.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
The ministry said that a delegation of eight U.S. investigators – one from the Federal Aviation Administration, three from the National Transportation Safety Board and four from Boeing – visited the crash site on Tuesday.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
And the art of delegation requires inspiring direction, enabling resources, empowering authority, and credible accountability.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
His leadership style drew criticism for a lack of delegation.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Delegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delegation. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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delegation
noun
del·e·ga·tion
ˌdel-i-ˈgā-shən
1
: the act of delegating power or authority to another
2
: one or more persons chosen to represent others
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delegation
noun
del·e·ga·tion
ˌde-li-ˈgā-shən
1
: the act of delegating
2
: a group of persons chosen to represent others
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