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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Hamas, meanwhile, sent a delegation to Cairo to discuss the cease-fire negotiations with Egyptian officials.
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Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
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—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Ukrainian and American delegations announced an agreement on a 30-day ceasefire proposal last night after nine hours of talks in Saudi Arabia.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
The Ukrainian delegation proposed a partial ceasefire covering the air and sea, which would put a halt to the exchange of missile and drones strikes between Kyiv and Moscow.
—John Feng, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
Strong delegation prevents bottlenecks, boosts efficiency and helps the team grow.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Ukrainian and American delegations announced an agreement on a 30-day ceasefire proposal last night after nine hours of talks in Saudi Arabia.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
The Ukrainian delegation proposed a partial ceasefire covering the air and sea, which would put a halt to the exchange of missile and drones strikes between Kyiv and Moscow.
—John Feng, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Delegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delegation. Accessed 20 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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