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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Russia launched a huge aerial attack on Kyiv, striking the building housing the European Union’s delegation in what Ukraine alleged was a deliberate attack.
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Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2025
After spending Wednesday touring Chicago, the delegation went to Abbott Middle before lunch at Green Town Tavern and visited the Patricia Jones Center Corrine J. Rose Park.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Speakers included Mayor Liang Chao, Deputy Consul General Takashi Ishihara, Cupertino Union School District Superintendent Stacy Yao and Vihaan Shah, representing this year’s student delegation.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2025
The agreement also emphasizes the exchange of knowledge through dialogues, delegations, trade promotions, projects and partnerships.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 23 Aug. 2025
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Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2025
After spending Wednesday touring Chicago, the delegation went to Abbott Middle before lunch at Green Town Tavern and visited the Patricia Jones Center Corrine J. Rose Park.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Speakers included Mayor Liang Chao, Deputy Consul General Takashi Ishihara, Cupertino Union School District Superintendent Stacy Yao and Vihaan Shah, representing this year’s student delegation.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2025
The agreement also emphasizes the exchange of knowledge through dialogues, delegations, trade promotions, projects and partnerships.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 23 Aug. 2025
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“Delegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delegation. Accessed 1 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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