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Meaning of Delegate
The primary meaning of the word "delegate" is to give someone the authority to act on behalf of another person or organization.
Definitions
- A person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference
- * To give someone the authority to act on behalf of another person or organization
Etymology of Delegate
The word "delegate" originates from the Latin "delegare," which means to send on a mission or to assign a task, derived from "de-" (from, away) and "legare" (to send)
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including politics, law, and business, to describe the act of giving someone the authority to act on behalf of another
Example Uses
- The company will delegate a team to attend the conference and represent their interests
- * She was delegated to negotiate the contract on behalf of the company
- * The delegate from the foreign country will meet with the president to discuss trade agreements