NOUN | act | delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation, deputation | authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions |
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Sounds | deh'lahgey.tihng | |
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Rhymes | abducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng... |
Meaning | authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions. | |
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Synonyms | delegation, relegating, relegation, deputation | |
Narrower | devolution, devolvement | The delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government) |
Broader | authorization, authorisation, empowerment | The act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant |
Spanish | delegación, diputación | |
Catalan | delegació, diputació | |
Verbs | delegate | transfer power to someone |
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