Added 9 October 2026
delegation
/dɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ noun
In Latin: dēlēgātiō Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about delegation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A group of representatives or delegates.
- Authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin dēlēgātiō, dēlēgātiōnis, from dēlēgō: compare French délégation.
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