ETYM Latin delegatio: cf. French délégation.
Passing responsibility for carrying out a task down the chain of command. For example, a managing director may delegate control of finances to the company secretary. A foreman may delegate responsibility for supervising a group of machines to a worker.
1. The act of delegating, or investing with authority to act for another; the appointment of a delegate or delegates.
2. One or more persons appointed or chosen, and commissioned to represent others, as in a convention, in Congress, etc.; the collective body of delegates; a deputation. + prikaži više