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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