delegation

noun

ˌde-li-ˈgā-shən How to pronounce delegation (audio)
Definition of delegationnext
1
as in contingent
a body of persons chosen as representatives of a larger group a delegation from the local scout troop is being sent to the national jamboree

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2
as in mandate
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties the delegation by the president to the secretary of state of complete control of the nation's foreign policy

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Recent Examples of delegation Pakistan’s army chief to visit Tehran Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir will lead a delegation to Tehran on Monday, Iranian state television reported, citing Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 The Broward legislative delegation will have at least two new House members come November. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 During the visit, Ramdin and members of his delegation met with the prime minister and other officials, and visited the offices of the elections’ council. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 Turkey’s Defense Ministry said no Turkish military delegation was present at the base before or during the strike, Reuters reported. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for delegation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegation
  1. contingent
  2. mandate
  3. accreditation
  4. authorization
Noun
  • Issues encountered with the Dragon spacecraft selected for the Crew-13 contingent to ride to the orbital outpost has prompted a delay, NASA has announced.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • So are 44 of 50 state attorneys general, dozens of Indian tribes, consumer advocates, addiction experts, and an increasingly bipartisan contingent on Capitol Hill.
    — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of contingent
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  • Softer labor figures would justify a balanced approach at the Warsh Fed, leading the committee to take the employment side of the institution's dual mandate into consideration, effectively loosening financial conditions.
    — Justina Lee,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • University of Pittsburgh researchers studied RTO mandates at big public companies and found no gain in financial performance — just a drop in employee satisfaction.
    — Lori Janke, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of mandate
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  • The firm holds Better Business Bureau accreditation with an A rating.
    — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The accreditation included a thorough review of the school district’s classroom instruction, continuous improvement efforts, practices and governance, such as evaluators observing learning environments.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • Although the proposal will remain on Thursday’s agenda because of the 72-hour posting requirement, Kayatta said it will effectively be withdrawn during the meeting with authorization from Board President Tara Jeane.
    — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Telle worked closely on the Abraham Accords and the authorization of the Space Force.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of authorization

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“Delegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegation. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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