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delegation

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delegation

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.
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Warden," he added to that official, as the Convict slunk away, "in appointing you to this position, I was given to understand that your friends could make the Shikane county delegation to the next State convention solid for - for the present Administration.
Fantastic-Fables by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
"If the matter is so pressing, you will prefer that we visit the delegation tonight," said Riley, in a voice which had nothing mocking in it--to an unaccustomed ear.
A Tramp Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
No one was admitted within the enclosure except a delegation of members of the Gun Club, who had made the voyage to Tampa Town.
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