delegation

Pronunciation: /dɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin dēlēgātiō, dēlēgātiōnis, from dēlēgō: compare French délégation.

In classic literature

Synonyms

deputation, commission, delegacy, mission

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
organization
Narrower (hyponyms)
embassy, diplomatic mission

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