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Meaning of Delegable
capable of being delegated
Definitions
- The word "delegable" refers to a task, duty, or responsibility that can be assigned or transferred to another person, typically someone in a subordinate position.
- * It describes an authority, power, or function that can be legally or formally passed on to someone else.
Etymology of Delegable
The word "delegable" originates from the Latin words "delegare," meaning to send away, and the suffix "-able," which forms an adjective indicating capability or suitability.
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe tasks, powers, or responsibilities that can be transferred or assigned to others.
Example Uses
- The manager decided that the task was delegable and assigned it to a junior team member.
- * The company's delegable duties included managing budgets, overseeing projects, and making key decisions.
- * The CEO's delegable powers allowed her to appoint a deputy to act on her behalf in certain matters.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
nondelegable
indelegable
undeliverable
nontransferable
inalienable
indispensable
nonassignable
irrevocable
incommunicable
nonconveyable
untransmissible
unrelinquishable
unyielding
uncompromisable
intransferable
unassignable