delegation
noun
del·e·ga·tion
ˌde-li-ˈgā-shən 
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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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
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
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An AfD official, granted anonymity to discuss the meetings, told Politico the delegation did not meet directly with Vance.
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The Chinese delegation is in the Spanish capital until Wednesday and senior officials, including Vice Premier He Lifeng, will meet with the US delegation led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
—Afp, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
Whatever the answer, the path to scalable leadership always runs through delegation, autonomy, and trust.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
In 2002, the state’s delegation in the House was split 4-4, before Democrats led a round of redistricting after the 2000 census that boosted their advantage 6-2.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The Chinese delegation is in the Spanish capital until Wednesday and senior officials, including Vice Premier He Lifeng, will meet with the US delegation led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
—Afp, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
Whatever the answer, the path to scalable leadership always runs through delegation, autonomy, and trust.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
In 2002, the state’s delegation in the House was split 4-4, before Democrats led a round of redistricting after the 2000 census that boosted their advantage 6-2.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for delegation
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“Delegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delegation. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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delegation
noun
del·e·ga·tion
ˌdel-i-ˈgā-shən
1
: the act of delegating power or authority to another
2
: one or more persons chosen to represent others
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delegation
noun
del·e·ga·tion
ˌde-li-ˈgā-shən
1
: the act of delegating
2
: a group of persons chosen to represent others
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