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delegate

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Definition of delegate

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛlɪgət/
  • a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference: congress delegates rejected the proposals
  • a member of a committee.

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛlɪgeɪt/
[with object]
  • entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself:she must delegate duties so as to free herself for more important tasks the power delegated to him must never be misused
  • [with object and infinitive] send or authorize (someone) to do something as a representative:Edward was delegated to meet new arrivals

Derivatives

delegable

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛlɪgəb(ə)l/
adjective

delegator

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin delegatus 'sent on a commission', from the verb delegare, from de- 'down' + legare 'depute'

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