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Meanings of delegation in English

Portuguese
delegação
Catalan
diputació
Spanish
delegación

Authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions.

        delegação
        Portuguese
        embaixada
        Catalan
        diputació
        Spanish
        comité

        A group of representatives or delegates.

              embaixada

              Group of people acting as representatives of a larger group or organisation.

                    Usage of delegation in English
                    1
                    The Pakistani delegation had concerns about how Ireland dealt with domestic violence.
                    The Irish Times
                    2
                    Diplomats said the Lebanese delegation also opposed the idea of condemning Syria.
                    Reuters
                    3
                    He is due to lead a business delegation to China next week.
                    Reuters
                    4
                    Israel is expected to send a business delegation but no government officials.
                    Reuters
                    5
                    Last week a large Chinese business delegation visited Panama, another Taiwan friend.
                    Reuters
                    6
                    Each state votes by delegation, and a majority is required to win.
                    The Guardian
                    7
                    The U.S. delegation has often blocked proposed Security Council statements condenming Israel.
                    Reuters
                    8
                    The South African delegation was due to report back late on Monday.
                    Reuters
                    9
                    The human delegation's personal bona fides are accepted without reservation or question.
                    Fire With Fire
                    10
                    The delegation will not only present the report, but also request actions.
                    Ebony
                    11
                    Butler suggested the delegation from New Orleans withdraw to consider the request.
                    Rising tide: the great mississippi flood of 1927 and how it chan...
                    12
                    A delegation of senators and House members traveled there in early July.
                    Reuters
                    13
                    The events of this day have necessitated much discussion among our delegation.
                    Fire With Fire
                    14
                    Parliament had adopted a resolution in September last proposing such a delegation.
                    The Irish Times
                    15
                    Dublin's delegation was one of a number which spilt on the issue.
                    The Irish Times
                    16
                    Major British trade delegation in Egypt, but will the red tape end?
                    Reuters
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                    Translations for delegation
                    Delegation through the time
                    Delegation across language varieties
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                    Common
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                    Common
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                    Common
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