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1. (n.) delegation
a group of delegates.
2. delegation
the body of delegates chosen to represent a political unit in an assembly.
3. delegation
the act of delegating.
4. delegation
the state of being delegated.
Etymology: (1605–15; < L)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) deputation, commission, delegation, delegacy, mission
a group of representatives or delegates
2. (noun) delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation, deputation
authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Delegation
the act of delegating, or investing with authority to act for another; the appointment of a delegate or delegates
2. (noun) Delegation
one or more persons appointed or chosen, and commissioned to represent others, as in a convention, in Congress, etc.; the collective body of delegates; as, the delegation from Massachusetts; a deputation
3. (noun) Delegation
a kind of novation by which a debtor, to be liberated from his creditor, gives him a third person, who becomes obliged in his stead to the creditor, or to the person appointed by him
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