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Synonyms for de legations


Grammar : Noun
Spell : del-i-gey-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɛl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən

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Définition of de legations

Origin :
  • 1610s, "action of delegating" (earlier in this sense was delegacie, mid-15c.); perhaps a native formation, perhaps from French délégation, or directly from Latin delegationem (nominative delegatio) "assignment, delegation," noun of action from past participle stem of delegare (see delegate). Meaning "persons sent by commission" is from 1818; meaning "a state's elected representatives, taken collectively," is U.S. political usage from 1820s.
  • As in appointment : noun assignment of responsibility
  • As in assignment : noun selecting or setting apart
  • As in troop/troops : noun group, often military
  • As in troop : noun military
  • As in registration : noun those who have registered
  • As in representation : noun description
  • As in deputation : noun group of representatives
  • As in representation : noun likeness
  • As in commission : noun task, duty
  • As in commission : noun group working together toward goal
  • As in convention : noun conference
  • As in delegation : noun assignment of responsibility
  • As in delegation : noun group of representatives
  • As in embassy : noun residence, offices of overseas representatives

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