Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of giving control, authority, or responsibility to another person, typically someone in a lower position: This refers to the process of entrusting tasks or decision-making power to subordinates.
   • A group of people chosen to represent a larger organization, community, or nation: This refers to a body of representatives sent to speak or act on behalf of others.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Act of authorizing):

  • Effective delegation is a key skill for any manager.
  • The delegation of these routine tasks will free up time for more strategic work.

• Noun (Group of representatives):

  • A delegation from the United Nations will visit the region next week.
  • The company sent a delegation to the international trade fair.

Advanced Usage

• "Delegation of authority": The formal process of granting decision-making power.

  • The new policy clarified the delegation of authority to department heads.

• "To be part of a delegation": To serve as a member of a representative group.

  • She was honored to be part of the presidential delegation.

Variants and Related Words

• Delegate (verb/noun): To entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person / A person sent or authorized to represent others.

  • You should delegate more of your daily tasks. (verb)
  • Each country sent a delegate to the conference. (noun)

• Delegatory (adjective): Pertaining to or involving delegation. (Less common)

  • The manager's delegatory style empowered the team.

Synonyms

• Devolution: The transfer or delegation of power to a lower level.
• Commissioning: The act of granting authority to perform certain tasks.
• Deputation: A group of people appointed to undertake a mission or take part in a formal process on behalf of a larger group.

Related Phrases

• To delegate responsibility: To assign a duty or obligation to someone else.

  • It is important to delegate responsibility clearly to avoid confusion.

• Head of delegation: The leader or chief representative of a group of delegates.

  • The ambassador acted as the head of delegation.

Noun

1. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
2. a group of representatives or delegates