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 work of delegations continues.
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Greg Norman, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
Ceasefire talks are taking place in Saudi Arabia involving Russian, Ukrainian and American delegations.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Effective delegation requires the willingness to step back.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The Russian delegation for these talks will be led by Grigory Karasin, the chairman of the Federation Council committee on international affairs, and Beseda, an advisor to the Federal Security Service (FSB) director, Russian presidential aide for international affairs Yury Ushakov said.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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Greg Norman, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
Ceasefire talks are taking place in Saudi Arabia involving Russian, Ukrainian and American delegations.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Effective delegation requires the willingness to step back.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The Russian delegation for these talks will be led by Grigory Karasin, the chairman of the Federation Council committee on international affairs, and Beseda, an advisor to the Federal Security Service (FSB) director, Russian presidential aide for international affairs Yury Ushakov said.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 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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