Synonyms of delegation

delegation

noun

ˌde-li-ˈgā-shən 

1

as in contingent

a body of persons chosen as representatives of a larger group

a delegation from the local scout troop is being sent to the national jamboree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contingent
• team
• squad
• delegacy
• mission
• crew
• embassy
• legation
• band
• party
• detachment
• gang
• company
• outfit

2

as in mandate

the granting of power to perform various acts or duties

the delegation by the president to the secretary of state of complete control of the nation's foreign policy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mandate
• accreditation
• authorization
• empowerment
• commission
• licence
• license
• promotion
• facilitation
• directing
• commanding
• entrustment
• consignment
• commendation
• ordering
• fostering

Examples of delegation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In that scenario, the House of Representatives would choose the next president, with each state’s delegation getting one vote. —Npr Washington Desk, NPR, 23 Sep. 2024

In that scenario, the president would be chosen by the House of Representatives, with each state’s delegation getting a single vote — a scenario that favors the former president. —Jonathan J. Cooper, Chicago Tribune, 22 Sep. 2024

Pressure continues to grow on state lawmakers to as the state's full federal delegation, all Republicans, and other national GOP figures continue to push for the change. —Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2024

And there are plenty of statutes that are interpreted without specific delegations of authority or even delegations of authority on unrelated matters. —Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024