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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The American delegation will be led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The delegation hoped to get answers on whether a recent directive had been issued calling for additional enforcement actions outside of courthouses.
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Whether delegations from Iran and the U.S. would meet for a sixth round of nuclear negotiations also remained unclear, although a U.S. official said a possible meeting in the coming days was under discussion.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 4 June 2025
The delegation will meet with representatives from both major U.S. political parties, as well as with advisers to Trump, Yermak added.
—Arkansas Online, 4 June 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The delegation hoped to get answers on whether a recent directive had been issued calling for additional enforcement actions outside of courthouses.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Whether delegations from Iran and the U.S. would meet for a sixth round of nuclear negotiations also remained unclear, although a U.S. official said a possible meeting in the coming days was under discussion.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 4 June 2025
The delegation will meet with representatives from both major U.S. political parties, as well as with advisers to Trump, Yermak added.
—Arkansas Online, 4 June 2025
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“Delegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delegation. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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