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delegation

de·le·ga·tion

UK/dɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ US/ˌdɛlʌˈɡeɪʃʌn/ fairly common

noun

1.

a group of representatives or delegates

2.

authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions

Origin

Borrowed from Latin dēlēgātiō, dēlēgātiōnis, from dēlēgō: compare French délégation.

Phrases

  • consultation link
  • delegation language

Related words

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