delegation

noun

del·e·ga·tion ˌde-li-ˈgā-shən How to pronounce delegation (audio)

: the act of empowering to act for another

the delegation of responsibilities

: a group of persons chosen to represent others

the state's congressional delegation

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web Other members of Mississippi's congressional delegation also participated in meetings with them about short-term and long-term solutions for the city's water problems.

Emily Wagster Pettus, ajc, 7 Sep. 2022 The state, with 52 representatives, will still have the largest congressional delegation in the nation, and is home to a number of competitive races.

Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Titus was elected in 2012 and is the dean of Nevada's Congressional delegation.

Dylan Wells, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2022 Alaska’s congressional delegation will soon have three members again, with a new Democrat joining the two sitting Republicans.

Sean Maguire, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2022 The last Democratic member of Alaska’s congressional delegation was Mark Begich, Nick Begich’s uncle, who served one term in the U.S. Senate and lost his 2014 reelection bid.

Becky Bohrer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 The last Democratic member of Alaska’s congressional delegation was Mark Begich, Nick Begich’s uncle, who served one term in the U.S. Senate and lost his 2014 reelection bid.

Becky Bohrer, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 Some members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation have been working on the issue of addressing student loan debt for years.

Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2022 The state’s Democrats made an over-the-top try earlier this year to gerrymander the state’s political map to all but obliterate New York’s Republican congressional delegation.

Daniel Henninger, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	delegation
释义	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 Did you know? 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. Synonyms contingent delegacy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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 Recent Examples on the Web Other members of Mississippi's congressional delegation also participated in meetings with them about short-term and long-term solutions for the city's water problems. Emily Wagster Pettus, ajc, 7 Sep. 2022 The state, with 52 representatives, will still have the largest congressional delegation in the nation, and is home to a number of competitive races. Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Titus was elected in 2012 and is the dean of Nevada's Congressional delegation. Dylan Wells, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2022 Alaska’s congressional delegation will soon have three members again, with a new Democrat joining the two sitting Republicans. Sean Maguire, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2022 The last Democratic member of Alaska’s congressional delegation was Mark Begich, Nick Begich’s uncle, who served one term in the U.S. Senate and lost his 2014 reelection bid. Becky Bohrer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 The last Democratic member of Alaska’s congressional delegation was Mark Begich, Nick Begich’s uncle, who served one term in the U.S. Senate and lost his 2014 reelection bid. Becky Bohrer, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 Some members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation have been working on the issue of addressing student loan debt for years. Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2022 The state’s Democrats made an over-the-top try earlier this year to gerrymander the state’s political map to all but obliterate New York’s Republican congressional delegation. Daniel Henninger, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see delegate entry 1 First Known Use 1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing delegation congressional delegation congressional delegation Kids Definition delegation noun del·e·ga·tion ˌde-lə-ˈgā-shən 1 : the act of giving someone authority or responsibility for 2 : one or more persons chosen to represent others Legal Definition delegation noun del·e·ga·tion ˌde-li-ˈgā-shən 1 : the act of delegating 2 : a group of persons chosen to represent others delegation noun 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 Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance contingent team squad delegacy legation embassy mission crew party band gang detachment company outfit 2 as in accreditation 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 Synonyms & Similar Words accreditation mandate authorization empowerment commission license promotion licence facilitation commanding entrustment directing consignment fostering commendation ordering
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