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
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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.
Examples of delegation in a Sentence
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
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Reports indicate that Trump later directed his officials to dismiss the Ukrainian delegation from the White House, despite their objections.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
The Ukrainian delegation left the White House soon after.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Campaign of pressure on Kurds On Thursday, a delegation of Kurdish politicians announced Ocalan’s call for the PKK to lay down its arms and disband after visiting him on his island prison.
—Andrew Wilks, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
The Ukrainian delegation was asked to leave the White House after the argument.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
The Ukrainian delegation left the White House soon after.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Campaign of pressure on Kurds On Thursday, a delegation of Kurdish politicians announced Ocalan’s call for the PKK to lay down its arms and disband after visiting him on his island prison.
—Andrew Wilks, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
The Ukrainian delegation was asked to leave the White House after the argument.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Delegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delegation. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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delegation
noun
del·e·ga·tion
ˌdel-i-ˈgā-shən
1
: the act of delegating power or authority to another
2
: one or more persons chosen to represent others
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delegation
noun
del·e·ga·tion
ˌde-li-ˈgā-shən
1
: the act of delegating
2
: a group of persons chosen to represent others
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