"delegation" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /dɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-delegation.wav [UK] Forms: delegation [singular], delegations [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Delegation is the act of delegating.
    Sense id: simple-delegation-en-noun-zAy0Acd8
  2. A delegation is a group of delegates.
    Sense id: simple-delegation-en-noun-cgIl9FC0
     
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