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as in mandate
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
the delegation by the president to the secretary of state of complete control of the nation's foreign policy
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Recent Examples of delegation
Valdez would have been the most radical member of the delegation, but that dubious distinction will now go to Avila Chevalier.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
The practical version of this, sometimes called the delegation chain in AI governance literature, tracks who authorized the AI to act, what scope that authorization covered, and what the system actually did within those limits.
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Cindy Rodriguez Constable,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The House, along with Connecticut’s delegation, passed it the following day by a similarly wide margin.
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Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Those delegations were the center of Levine’s concerns.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for delegation
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
The practical version of this, sometimes called the delegation chain in AI governance literature, tracks who authorized the AI to act, what scope that authorization covered, and what the system actually did within those limits.
—
Cindy Rodriguez Constable,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The House, along with Connecticut’s delegation, passed it the following day by a similarly wide margin.
—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Those delegations were the center of Levine’s concerns.
—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for delegation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegation
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Ohtani didn't take long to give the large contingent of Dodgers fans reason to celebrate, hitting the second pitch of the game deep into the plaza in right field.
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The 23rd annual Sacramento Juneteenth celebration filled William Land Park on Saturday with a parade of 15 contingents and a festival with educational exhibits on Black American history.
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The flu vaccine was first mandated for troops in 1945, leading to millions of vaccinations, according to a 2022 analysis of vaccine mandates in the military.
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Most states have mandates requiring private insurers to cover ABA or other behavioral interventions for children with autism, Halladay said.
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Already, journalists from Iran and African countries face restricted entry despite accreditation by FIFA.
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This integrated infrastructure, including a volunteer portal and accreditation system, enabled smooth operations for both Games, setting a new blueprint for future large-scale events with AI and enhanced cybersecurity.
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Patients must meet eligibility requirements, obtain a prescription and receive prior authorization approval through CMS before coverage begins.
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If a taxpayer needs help from someone like a return preparer or another third party who needs to access the taxpayer’s information to support a Kwong claim, the IRS requires an authorization form (IRS Form 8821).
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“Delegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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