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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Goncharenko, a Ukrainian MP and member of the Ukrainian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) said that there were also concerns about the details of the final agreement.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
This week, a team of U.S. officials are in Saudi Arabia, mediating a set of separate talks with delegations from Russia and Ukraine, working toward a possible limited cease-fire, but the outcome remains uncertain.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025
These findings come as Ukrainian and Russian delegations hold negotiations with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The Ukrainian delegation was studying the new draft, which was developed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, according to the Ukrainian official.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
This week, a team of U.S. officials are in Saudi Arabia, mediating a set of separate talks with delegations from Russia and Ukraine, working toward a possible limited cease-fire, but the outcome remains uncertain.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025
These findings come as Ukrainian and Russian delegations hold negotiations with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The Ukrainian delegation was studying the new draft, which was developed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, according to the Ukrainian official.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Delegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delegation. Accessed 30 Mar. 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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