delegation

noun
UK /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
US /ˌdel.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

A delegation is a group of people chosen to speak or act for others.

A delegation of students went to the principal to ask for a longer lunch break.

SYNONYMS

deputationmissioncommitteedelegacygroup

RELATED WORDS

delegaterepresentativeenvoyassignmentauthority

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of giving a task or power to someone else to do for you.

Good managers know that delegation helps their team grow.

3. The act of choosing someone to represent a group.

The delegation of duties to the new captain went smoothly.

4. A group of people sent to represent a country or organization at a meeting.

The trade delegation met with foreign leaders to discuss new deals.