HyperDic: delegation

English > 2 senses of the word delegation:
NOUNgroupdelegation, deputation, commission, delegacy, missiona group of representatives / representatives or delegates
actdelegation, delegating, relegating, relegation, deputationauthorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
delegation > pronunciation
Soundsdeh.lahgey'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > delegation: 2 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningA group of representatives / representatives or delegates.
Synonymsdeputation, commission, delegacy, mission
Narrowerdiplomatic missionA mission serving diplomatic ends
embassyAn ambassador and his entourage collectively
Broaderorganization, organisationA group of people who work together
Spanishcomisión, comité, delegación, diputación, encomienda
Catalancomanda, comissió, comitè, delegació, diputació
Verbsdelegatetransfer power to someone
English > delegation: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningauthorizing subordinates to make certain decisions.
Synonymsdelegating, relegating, relegation, deputation
Narrowerdevolution, devolvementThe delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)
Broaderauthorization, authorisation, empowermentThe act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
Spanishdelegación, diputación
Catalandelegació, diputació
Verbsdelegategive an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
delegatetransfer power to someone

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