delegation
noun
del·e·ga·tion
ˌde-li-ˈgā-shən 
1
: the act of empowering to act for another
the delegation of responsibilities
2
: a group of persons chosen to represent others
the state's congressional delegation
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What Is a delegation?
The task of a delegation—each member of which can be called a delegate—is to represent a larger group, often at a conference. Thus, a delegation of nondoctors to a medical convention may want to make sure the rights and needs of patients aren't ignored, just as a delegation of laypeople may attend a religious conference to express the concerns of other laypeople.
Examples of delegation in a Sentence
He's been chosen to lead the delegation to the conference.
a delegation from the local scout troop is being sent to the national jamboree
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Florida's delegation currently includes 20 Republicans and eight Democrats.
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Jim Defede, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
In Texas, six Republicans and three Democrats – nearly a quarter of the state’s entire House delegation – are either retiring or running for other offices, due in part to that state’s new gerrymander for 2026.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025
The two volunteered at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea, at a time when both Koreas were actively interacting politically and culturally, with Pyongyang sending athletes and diplomatic delegations to South Korea – a warming of ties which has since gone into reverse.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Haya to discuss the ceasefire's second phase, according to ministry officials.
—Julia Frankel The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 25 Dec. 2025
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Jim Defede, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
In Texas, six Republicans and three Democrats – nearly a quarter of the state’s entire House delegation – are either retiring or running for other offices, due in part to that state’s new gerrymander for 2026.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025
The two volunteered at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea, at a time when both Koreas were actively interacting politically and culturally, with Pyongyang sending athletes and diplomatic delegations to South Korea – a warming of ties which has since gone into reverse.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Haya to discuss the ceasefire's second phase, according to ministry officials.
—Julia Frankel The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Delegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delegation. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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delegation
noun
del·e·ga·tion
ˌdel-i-ˈgā-shən
1
: the act of delegating power or authority to another
2
: one or more persons chosen to represent others
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delegation
noun
del·e·ga·tion
ˌde-li-ˈgā-shən
1
: the act of delegating
2
: a group of persons chosen to represent others
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