Antonyms for de-legation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : del-i-gey-shuhn

Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɛl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən

Definition of de-legation

Origin : 1610s, "action of delegating" (earlier in this sense was delegacie, mid-15c.); perhaps a native formation, perhaps from French délégation, or directly from Latin delegationem (nominative delegatio) "assignment, delegation," noun of action from past participle stem of delegare (see delegate). Meaning "persons sent by commission" is from 1818; meaning "a state's elected representatives, taken collectively," is U.S. political usage from 1820s.

As in appointment : noun assignment of responsibility
As in assignment : noun selecting or setting apart
As in troop/troops : noun group, often military
As in troop : noun military
As in registration : noun those who have registered
As in representation : noun description
As in deputation : noun group of representatives
As in representation : noun likeness
As in commission : noun task, duty
As in commission : noun group working together toward goal
As in convention : noun conference
As in delegation : noun assignment of responsibility
As in delegation : noun group of representatives
As in embassy : noun residence, offices of overseas representatives

Synonyms for de-legation

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