Definition of delegation Delegation

/dɛˌlʌgejˈʃʌn/ - [delugeyshun] - del•e•ga•tion

We found 11 definitions of delegation from 5 different sources.

What does delegation mean?

Noun
delegation - authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
		delegating, relegating, relegation, deputation
		empowerment, authorisation, authorization the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
delegation - a group of representatives or delegates
		deputation, commission, delegacy, mission
		organisation, organization the activity or result of distributing or disposing persons or things properly or methodically; "his organization of the work force was very efficient"
		diplomatic mission a mission serving diplomatic ends

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delegation (Noun)
An act of delegating.
delegation (Noun)
A group of delegates used to discuss issues with an opponent.
delegation (Noun)
A method dispatching technique describing the lookup and inheritance rules for self-referential calls.
delegation (Noun)
A contract whereby the original debtor substitutes a new debtor in his stead, with the creditor’s permission.

delegation (n.)
The act of delegating, or investing with authority to act for another; the appointment of a delegate or delegates.
delegation (n.)
One or more persons appointed or chosen, and commissioned to represent others, as in a convention, in Congress, etc.; the collective body of delegates; as, the delegation from Massachusetts; a deputation.
delegation (n.)
A kind of novation by which a debtor, to be liberated from his creditor, gives him a third person, who becomes obliged in his stead to the creditor, or to the person appointed by him.