NOUN | group | delegation, deputation, commission, delegacy, mission | a group of representatives / representatives or delegates |
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act | delegation, delegating, relegating, relegation, deputation | authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions |
Sounds | deh.lahgey'shahn | |
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Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn... |
Meaning | A group of representatives / representatives or delegates. | |
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Synonyms | deputation, commission, delegacy, mission | |
Narrower | diplomatic mission | A mission serving diplomatic ends |
embassy | An ambassador and his entourage collectively | |
Broader | organization, organisation | A group of people who work together |
Spanish | comisión, comité, delegación, diputación, encomienda | |
Catalan | comanda, comissió, comitè, delegació, diputació | |
Verbs | delegate | transfer power to someone |
Meaning | authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions. | |
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Synonyms | delegating, 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 | give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) |
delegate | transfer power to someone |
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