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
• license
• promotion
• facilitation
• directing
• commanding
• entrustment
• consignment
• commendation
• ordering
• fostering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of delegation

The proposal would have transformed the state’s current delegation, split between six Democrats and five Republicans, into a 10-1 Democratic near-lock. — Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026

Any new and returning candidates that go on to win in the November general election would join the Wyandotte delegation for the 2027 Legislative Session. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Utah has one new seat that will likely give Democrats a chance for congressional representation in the state’s otherwise reliably red delegation. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026

The delegation will include diplomats, military officers, legal experts, economists and border specialists to address a broad agenda covering security arrangements, border issues, reconstruction and the economy, according to the report. — August 4, CBS News, 3 Aug. 2026