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Noun: delegating  'delu`geyting
  1. Authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
    - delegation, relegating, relegation, deputation
Verb: delegate  delu'geyt
  1. Transfer power to someone
    - depute
     
  2. Give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
    - designate, depute, assign

See also: delegacy, delegation

Type of: appoint, authorisation [Brit], authorization, charge, empowerment

Encyclopedia: Delegate Delegate, New South Wales