"nondelegation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From non- + delegation. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non|delegation}} non- + delegation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nondelegation (uncountable)
  1. (often attributive) A failure or refusal to delegate. Tags: attributive, often, uncountable
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