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délégation

delegation

noun deh-leh-gah-SYOHN Rare

Origin: Latin delegatio

Also means

delegated group, delegation of authority

Usage Note

Délégation refers both to the act of delegating tasks or powers and to the group of people sent as representatives (une délégation syndicale — 'a union delegation'). The verb is déléguer, and the person delegated to is un(e) délégué(e). In schools, délégué de classe is the class representative elected by students.

Examples

"Une délégation syndicale a rencontré le ministre ce matin."

Natural Translation

A union delegation met with the minister this morning.

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