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Meaning of delegation
The act of delegating or state of being delegated, especially to a person or group, a representative or agent.
Etymology of delegation
The word "delegation" comes from the Latin "delegare", which means to send away or to entrust, and is derived from "de-" (away) and "-legare" (to send).
Historically, the term has been used in a variety of contexts, including law, politics, and business, to refer to the act of assigning authority or responsibility to a person or group.
Synonyms
representation
commission
committee
team
group
panel
board
council
embassy
legation
mission
agency
organization
body
assembly
conference
convention
gathering
meeting
delegation
dispatch
assignment
appointment
authorization
mandate
proxy
power
authority
responsibility
duty
task
function
role
position
post
office
trust
charge
care
custody
Definitions
- The act of delegating or state of being delegated, especially to a person or group, a representative or agent.
- * A person or group chosen or appointed to represent others, in particular, a group of people officially sent to a conference or assembly.
Usage Examples
- The company sent a delegation to the conference to negotiate a new contract.
- * The delegation from the local community met with the government officials to discuss their concerns.
- * She was part of the delegation that traveled to the foreign country to promote cultural exchange.
Antonyms
autonomy
independence
self-governance
self-rule
individuality
solo
loneliness
isolation
segregation
separation
detachment
disconnection
withdrawal
retreat
abandonment
rejection
refusal
denial
solo act
unilateralism
dictatorship
despotism
tyranny
oppression
subjugation