Delegation
noun
A group of people chosen to represent others.
The delegation from France arrived promptly at the meeting.
Often appears as...
- a delegation from
- to send a delegation
noun
The action of giving control or responsibilities to someone else.
Delegation of tasks is necessary for a manager to maintain efficiency.
Often appears as...
- delegation of authority
- delegation of tasks
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Academic
noun
The process of sending or transferring something to someone else.
The delegation of his assets was thoroughly planned before his demise.
Often appears as...
- delegation of powers
- delegation of responsibilities
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Formal
Legal
noun
A group of people chosen to represent others.
The delegation from France arrived promptly at the meeting.
Often appears as...
- a delegation from
- to send a delegation
noun
The action of giving control or responsibilities to someone else.
Delegation of tasks is necessary for a manager to maintain efficiency.
Often appears as...
- delegation of authority
- delegation of tasks
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The process of sending or transferring something to someone else.
The delegation of his assets was thoroughly planned before his demise.
Often appears as...
- delegation of powers
- delegation of responsibilities
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Group Representation
Refers to people chosen to act or speak on behalf of a larger group.
The Swedish delegation voiced their concerns during the conference.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Occasions
Used in official or formal contexts, often relating to political or organizational meetings.
The UN delegation was greeted by the Secretary-General.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of different cultural practices when interacting with an international delegation.
The host offered tea to the delegation from Japan, respecting their customs.
Pro Tip 1/3Group Representation
Refers to people chosen to act or speak on behalf of a larger group.
The Swedish delegation voiced their concerns during the conference.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Occasions
Used in official or formal contexts, often relating to political or organizational meetings.
The UN delegation was greeted by the Secretary-General.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of different cultural practices when interacting with an international delegation.
The host offered tea to the delegation from Japan, respecting their customs.
Pro Tip 1/3Group Representation
Refers to people chosen to act or speak on behalf of a larger group.
The Swedish delegation voiced their concerns during the conference.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Occasions
Used in official or formal contexts, often relating to political or organizational meetings.
The UN delegation was greeted by the Secretary-General.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of different cultural practices when interacting with an international delegation.
The host offered tea to the delegation from Japan, respecting their customs.
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Jan Chipchase: The...
you wouldn't pay for someone to go to the cinema for you and have fun on your behalf, or, at least, not yet. Maybe sometime in the future, we will. So, let me give you an example of delegation in practice, right. So this is -- probably the thing I'm most passionate about is the research that we've been doing on illiteracy
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On being a woman and a...
terrific because one of the things I think you'll understand we went to a meeting and men in my delegation when I would say well I feel we should do something about this and they said what I mean feel and so then tario was sitting across the table from me and all of a sudden and we were talking about arms control and she
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Paul Romer: Why the...
than all the aid programs that we've undertaken in the last century. So if we allow for these kind of partnerships to replicate this again, we can get those kinds of benefits scaled throughout the world. In some cases this will involve a delegation of responsibility,
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Black Women and the...
and she had a real problem with that since she had been working with white women all along in illinois so she ultimately refused and then and then managed to march with the illinois delegation anyway and that's just such an important metaphor for what that
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Pulling back the curtain...
negotiations yes typically yes we accompany the minister or the head of the delegation but we're there to support them they're the ones leading the negotiation so inevitably if you have them shape their negotiation strategy or give them advice you will
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A day in the life of a...
and protection from harsh winds in winter. The whole operation requires weeks of strict planning, liaising with the other camps in her domain, strategic delegation – and the patience to move at the speed of dawdling animals. Today is moving day,
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The State Department...
the entire delegation which consists of security people her senior staff the press apparatus kind of a mob and the bubble is an all-encompassing thing it kind of becomes your life as long as you're on the road I come to it having
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Climate Action Needs New...
for many grassroots communities across the world and especially those of the global south. That policy also ensured that the largest badge delegation at COP were fossil fuel lobbyists.
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Storytellers Summit Day...
there were shocked faces in his delegation which mirrored my own but still not my heart when he remarked about the white domination and said oh yes we did a lot of mischief back there
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Why giving away our...
Tragically, she passed away before he did, and he's big on delegation, and he said — Tweet that. If he's got somebody who is doing something well,
Video examples
Jan Chipchase: The...
you wouldn't pay for someone to go to the cinema for you and have fun on your behalf, or, at least, not yet. Maybe sometime in the future, we will. So, let me give you an example of delegation in practice, right. So this is -- probably the thing I'm most passionate about is the research that we've been doing on illiteracy
Video examples
On being a woman and a...
terrific because one of the things I think you'll understand we went to a meeting and men in my delegation when I would say well I feel we should do something about this and they said what I mean feel and so then tario was sitting across the table from me and all of a sudden and we were talking about arms control and she
Video examples
Paul Romer: Why the...
than all the aid programs that we've undertaken in the last century. So if we allow for these kind of partnerships to replicate this again, we can get those kinds of benefits scaled throughout the world. In some cases this will involve a delegation of responsibility,
Video examples
Black Women and the...
and she had a real problem with that since she had been working with white women all along in illinois so she ultimately refused and then and then managed to march with the illinois delegation anyway and that's just such an important metaphor for what that
Video examples
Pulling back the curtain...
negotiations yes typically yes we accompany the minister or the head of the delegation but we're there to support them they're the ones leading the negotiation so inevitably if you have them shape their negotiation strategy or give them advice you will
Video examples
A day in the life of a...
and protection from harsh winds in winter. The whole operation requires weeks of strict planning, liaising with the other camps in her domain, strategic delegation – and the patience to move at the speed of dawdling animals. Today is moving day,
Video examples
The State Department...
the entire delegation which consists of security people her senior staff the press apparatus kind of a mob and the bubble is an all-encompassing thing it kind of becomes your life as long as you're on the road I come to it having
Video examples
Climate Action Needs New...
for many grassroots communities across the world and especially those of the global south. That policy also ensured that the largest badge delegation at COP were fossil fuel lobbyists.
Video examples
Storytellers Summit Day...
there were shocked faces in his delegation which mirrored my own but still not my heart when he remarked about the white domination and said oh yes we did a lot of mischief back there
Video examples
Why giving away our...
Tragically, she passed away before he did, and he's big on delegation, and he said — Tweet that. If he's got somebody who is doing something well,
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Quote examples
Roberto Azevedo
Brazilian Diplomat
I think what helps me is that delegations of all sizes - the small, the medium, the large, the largest - they all have seen me in action. They all have seen me unlocking blockages, unlocking impasses for several years now, and they all know that... I can bring a constructive mood to the table.
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Greg Boyle
American Clergyman
Delegations from all over the world visit Homeboy Industries and scratch their heads as we tell them of our difficulty in placing our people in jobs after their time with us. Americans' seeming refusal to believe in a person's ability to redeem himself strikes these folks as foreign indeed.
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Pierre Nanterme
French Businessman
The art of leadership is not to spend your time measuring, evaluating. It's all about selecting the person. And if you believe you selected the right person, then you give that person the freedom, the authority, the delegation to innovate and to lead with some very simple measure.
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Vince McMahon
American Entertainer
But because our organization has grown so much and in so many different ways, the delegation process places responsibility and authority on the shoulders of people you can watch grow and watch the way they treat others.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
People and organizations don't grow much without delegation and completed staff work because they are confined to the capacities of the boss and reflect both personal strengths and weaknesses.
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Roger Milla
Cameroonian Athlete
The president requested me to restore order in the national team. I have been designated to be part of the official delegation to Egypt to help boost the morale of our players.
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Wayne Huizenga
American Businessman
You always hear about delegation, but people make the mistake of delegating and not following up. I give authority, but I stay in touch. Otherwise it doesn't work.
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N. R. Narayana Murthy
Indian Businessman
The principle of democracy is all about delegation of power by the vast majority of citizens through a few chosen representatives chosen on merit and competence.
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Anthea Turner
English Entertainer
The first rule of management is delegation. Don't try and do everything yourself because you can't.
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Richard Branson
British Businessman
The art of delegation is one of the key skills any entrepreneur must master.
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Roberto Azevedo
Brazilian Diplomat
I think what helps me is that delegations of all sizes - the small, the medium, the large, the largest - they all have seen me in action. They all have seen me unlocking blockages, unlocking impasses for several years now, and they all know that... I can bring a constructive mood to the table.
Quote examples
Greg Boyle
American Clergyman
Delegations from all over the world visit Homeboy Industries and scratch their heads as we tell them of our difficulty in placing our people in jobs after their time with us. Americans' seeming refusal to believe in a person's ability to redeem himself strikes these folks as foreign indeed.
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Pierre Nanterme
French Businessman
The art of leadership is not to spend your time measuring, evaluating. It's all about selecting the person. And if you believe you selected the right person, then you give that person the freedom, the authority, the delegation to innovate and to lead with some very simple measure.
Quote examples
Vince McMahon
American Entertainer
But because our organization has grown so much and in so many different ways, the delegation process places responsibility and authority on the shoulders of people you can watch grow and watch the way they treat others.
Quote examples
Stephen Covey
American Educator
People and organizations don't grow much without delegation and completed staff work because they are confined to the capacities of the boss and reflect both personal strengths and weaknesses.
Quote examples
Roger Milla
Cameroonian Athlete
The president requested me to restore order in the national team. I have been designated to be part of the official delegation to Egypt to help boost the morale of our players.
Quote examples
Wayne Huizenga
American Businessman
You always hear about delegation, but people make the mistake of delegating and not following up. I give authority, but I stay in touch. Otherwise it doesn't work.
Quote examples
N. R. Narayana Murthy
Indian Businessman
The principle of democracy is all about delegation of power by the vast majority of citizens through a few chosen representatives chosen on merit and competence.
Quote examples
Anthea Turner
English Entertainer
The first rule of management is delegation. Don't try and do everything yourself because you can't.
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Richard Branson
British Businessman
The art of delegation is one of the key skills any entrepreneur must master.
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