Meaning of delegation in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌdɛləˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    delegation

    Etymology

    early 17th century (denoting the action or process of delegating; also in the sense ‘delegated power’): from Latin delegatio(n-), from delegare‘send on a commission’ (see delegate)

    Definitions

    1. a group of representatives or delegates

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  2. 2. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions

    Derived terms

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