delegation
noun
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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.
Examples of delegation in a Sentence
Brianne Pfannenstiel, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
The state delegation also includes Donald Trump Jr., his longtime fiancee Kimberly Guilfoyle and his brother Eric Trump.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2024
On Sunday, after speaking to the California Republican delegation, Burgum was asked how his Achilles was feeling.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 14 July 2024
Government and civil society delegations at COP28, the UN’s most recent climate summit, recognized the ocean’s critical contribution to climate mitigation and adaptation.
—Sarah Glaser, Foreign Affairs, 12 July 2024
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“Delegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delegation. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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