noun
authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
• Syn: ↑delegation, ↑relegating, ↑relegation, ↑deputation
• Derivationally related forms: ↑depute (for: ↑deputation), ↑relegate (for: ↑relegation), ↑relegate (for: ↑relegating), ↑delegate (for: ↑delegation), ↑delegate
• Hypernyms: ↑authorization, ↑authorisation, ↑empowerment
• Hyponyms: ↑devolution, ↑devolvement
Useful english dictionary. 2012.