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Plural
delegations
1
a group of representatives or delegates
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the process of assigning authority, responsibility, or tasks from a higher authority to a lower-ranking individual or entity to carry out specific duties or functions on their behalf
- The mayor's delegation of budgetary decisions to the city council streamlined the governance process.
- The president's delegation of diplomatic negotiations to the Secretary of State reflects the division of responsibilities in foreign affairs.
- Delegation of legislative authority allows elected representatives to draft and pass laws on behalf of the people.
- Delegation of judicial authority allows judges to interpret and apply laws in courtrooms.
- The delegation of public health responsibilities to county health departments facilitates local responses to health crises.
Synonyms:
3
the act of assigning tasks or responsibilities to subordinates in the workplace