Delegating

  • 31devolution — [dev΄ə lo͞o′shən, dē΄vəlo͞o′shən] n. [ML devolutio, a rolling back < L devolutus, pp. of devolvere: see DEVOLVE] 1. Obs. a rolling down or falling 2. a passing down from stage to stage 3. the passing (of property, rights, authority, etc.) from …

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  • 32relegating — noun authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions • Syn: ↑delegating, ↑delegation, ↑relegation, ↑deputation • Derivationally related forms: ↑depute (for: ↑deputation), ↑ …

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  • 33relegation — noun 1. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions • Syn: ↑delegating, ↑delegation, ↑relegating, ↑deputation • Derivationally related forms: ↑depute (for: ↑deputation), ↑ …

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  • 34Delegacy — Del e*ga*cy, n. [From {Delegate}, a.] 1. The act of delegating, or state of being delegated; deputed power. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] By way of delegacy or grand commission. Sir W. Raleigh. [1913 Webster] 2. A body of delegates or commissioners; a… …

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  • 35Delegate — Del e*gate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Delegated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Delegating}.] 1. To send as one s representative; to empower as an ambassador; to send with power to transact business; to commission; to depute; to authorize. [1913 Webster] 2. To… …

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  • 36Delegated — Delegate Del e*gate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Delegated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Delegating}.] 1. To send as one s representative; to empower as an ambassador; to send with power to transact business; to commission; to depute; to authorize. [1913 Webster]… …

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  • 37Delegation — Del e*ga tion, n. [L. delegatio: cf. F. d[ e]l[ e]gation.] 1. The act of delegating, or investing with authority to act for another; the appointment of a delegate or delegates. [1913 Webster] 2. One or more persons appointed or chosen, and… …

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  • 38delegacy — noun (plural cies) Date: 15th century 1. a body of delegates ; board 2. a. the act of delegating b. appointment as delegate …

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  • 40Caliph — This article is about the Muslim head of state. For other meanings of Caliph , see Caliph (disambiguation). Caliph of the Faithful خليفة Residence Medina Damascus Baghdad Cairo Istanbul …

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