Definition of delegation
1 : the act of empowering to act for another the delegation of responsibilities
2 : a group of persons chosen to represent others the state's congressional delegation
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Examples of delegation in a Sentence
He's been chosen to lead the delegation to the conference.
a delegation from the local scout troop is being sent to the national jamboree
Recent Examples of delegation from the Web
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Climate issues are expected to dominate discussions between Keqiang, who is leading a large delegation of ministers to Brussels on Friday, and EU Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.
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Michael Kimberly, an attorney representing the plaintiffs, filed a motion Wednesday saying the map was drawn by NCEC Services Inc., a consultant for the Democratic members of Maryland’s congressional delegation.
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All 14 members of the California Republican congressional delegation voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act, including seven who, like Mr. Issa, represent districts that voted for Mrs. Clinton.
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The delegation, by majority vote, will appoint one of the members to serve as chair.
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Despite his age and ailing health, Mugabe has made a habit of jet-setting across the world with massive delegations in tow.
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Smith recommended the council invite the whole Northwest Indiana delegation to the meeting.
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Citing border agents’ concerns, a bipartisan congressional delegation from San Diego County has called on the Trump administration to devote more attention to helping Tijuana fix its old sewer pipes and wastewater treatment plants.
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Japan, meanwhile, hopes to secure language on the need to rein in North Korea’s missile tests, said an official with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s delegation.
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What Is a Delegation?
The task of a delegation—each member of which can be called a delegate—is to represent a larger group, often at a conference. Thus, a delegation of nondoctors to a medical convention may want to make sure the rights and needs of patients aren't ignored, just as a delegation of laypeople may attend a religious conference to express the concerns of other laypeople.
Origin and Etymology of delegation
see 1delegate
DELEGATION Defined for English Language Learners
delegation
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: a group of people who are chosen to vote or act for someone else
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: the act of giving control, authority, a job, a duty, etc., to another person
DELEGATION Defined for Kids
delegation
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1 : the act of giving someone authority or responsibility for
2 : one or more persons chosen to represent others
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1 : the act of delegating
2 : a group of persons chosen to represent others
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