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    Delegación (en. Delegation)

    /de.le.ɣaˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A group of people representing a group or entity.
    The delegation from Spain attended the international conference.
    La delegación de España asistió a la conferencia internacional.
    Action of delegating functions or powers to another person.
    The delegation of responsibilities is fundamental in a work team.
    La delegación de responsabilidades es fundamental en un equipo de trabajo.
    Office or entity responsible for representing an institution or authority in a specific location.
    The government delegation was received by the local authorities.
    La delegación gubernamental fue recibida por las autoridades locales.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'delegatio', meaning 'to send in representation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    delegation of functions
    Assignment of tasks or powers to another person.
    delegación de funciones
    delegation of powers
    Transfer of authority to act on behalf of someone.
    delegación de poderes
    commercial delegation
    Group of representatives acting in the business field.
    delegación comercial
    diplomatic delegation
    Official representation of one country before another.
    delegación diplomática

    Related Words

    delegate
    Assigning to another the responsibility of carrying out a task.
    delegar
    delegate
    A person acting on behalf of another or a group.
    delegado
    representative
    A person representing a group or an entity.
    representante
    authority
    Power or right to act and make decisions.
    autoridad

    Slang Meanings

    A group of people dedicated to carrying out management tasks.
    The delegation took care of negotiating the contract.
    La delegación se encargó de negociar el contrato.
    A team that travels for a specific event or mission.
    The university delegation will participate in the competition.
    La delegación de la universidad participará en la competencia.