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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The countries’ respective leaders were notably absent from the talks, after Putin rejected Zelensky’s offer for an in-person sit-down and did not accompany the Russian delegation to Turkey.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 25 May 2025
Each phase—hands-on management, systematization, delegation and scaling—is a critical building block for a sustainable future.
—Ivan Terzi, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
That disastrous meeting ended with White House officials asking Zelenskyy and his delegation to leave the White House grounds.
—Gerald Imray, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
After the gunshots rang out, the delegation quickly retreated from the barrier and some members took cover on a side street.
—Fatima Abdulkarim, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 25 May 2025
Each phase—hands-on management, systematization, delegation and scaling—is a critical building block for a sustainable future.
—Ivan Terzi, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
That disastrous meeting ended with White House officials asking Zelenskyy and his delegation to leave the White House grounds.
—Gerald Imray, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
After the gunshots rang out, the delegation quickly retreated from the barrier and some members took cover on a side street.
—Fatima Abdulkarim, New York Times, 21 May 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 28 May. 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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