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delegate
noun as in representative, often governmental
Strong matches
verb as in assign responsibility
Example Sentences
Addressing the National Republican Congressional Committee, Trump suggested the administration might move to wrest control over election procedures, despite the constitutional requirement delegating those powers to the states.
Gelasius I made the critical distinction that both powers were given to the Church by God, who then delegated earthly power to the state, making the Church ultimately superior.
I talk about people avoiding individual accountability and delegating their decision-making responsibilities to a written policy — but in a court of law, for instance, that's exactly what you want the judge to do.
He was speaking at the opening of a two day summit on energy security in London, which is being attended by delegates from more than 50 governments, including the US and the EU.
But industry and country delegates appeared unperturbed when speaking to the BBC on Wednesday and continued with negotiations.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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