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delegation

/dɪˈleɪʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does delegation mean?

noun

The act of giving someone authority or power to represent or make decisions on behalf of another person or organization. A group of people sent to represent a country or organization in a meeting or conference.

Example

"The CEO delegated the task of managing the project to a team of experienced employees."

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