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delegation

del·e·ga·tion [ dèllə gáysh'n ] (plural del·e·ga·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. giving of responsibility to somebody else: the giving of some power, responsibility, or work to somebody else

2. condition of being given responsibility: the condition of being given to somebody else as a duty or responsibility

3. group representing somebody: a group of people chosen to represent or act on behalf of somebody

4. state representatives: all the members of the U.S. Congress who represent one state

5. congressional group: a group of members of the U.S. Congress who represent the nation while traveling officially at home or abroad
A delegation of five senators toured the military hospital.

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