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as in mandate
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
the delegation by the president to the secretary of state of complete control of the nation's foreign policy
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Recent Examples of delegation
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said the Iranian delegation will hold talks with Pakistan’s senior leadership on the latest regional developments and efforts to promote peace and stability.
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ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
On the second day, three delegations of very diverse series will walk the Pink Carpet, showcasing the creativity and talent of Korea.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Earlier on Friday, a US source and Iranian state media reported that a delegation from Tehran was expected to hold talks with Pakistani mediators – but not with US representatives.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Ghalibaf and Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi, who led the Iranian delegation at the Islamabad peace talks, are seen by many pundits as more moderate than the more rigid Major General Ahmad Vahidi of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
On the second day, three delegations of very diverse series will walk the Pink Carpet, showcasing the creativity and talent of Korea.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Earlier on Friday, a US source and Iranian state media reported that a delegation from Tehran was expected to hold talks with Pakistani mediators – but not with US representatives.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Ghalibaf and Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi, who led the Iranian delegation at the Islamabad peace talks, are seen by many pundits as more moderate than the more rigid Major General Ahmad Vahidi of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegation
Noun
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Income levies have become not just uneven but irregular, contingent.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Julie Ivic, the casino’s communications director, was part of the American Place contingent.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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In Louisiana, where the mandate to draw a second, Democratic-leaning majority-Black House district led to Tuesday’s decision, the primary election for federal offices is set for May 16 — and early voting is scheduled to begin Saturday.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Currently, state governments primarily regulate insurance, but a federal mandate would be harder for companies to challenge.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Morris Brown regained its accreditation in 2022.—
Jason Armesto,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Morris Brown lost its accreditation in 2002 and regained it in 2022 after nearly two decades.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The ripples would be felt across the five boroughs, exacerbating our ongoing crisis of child poverty if TPS holders were to lose work authorization and no longer be able to provide for their children.—
Dr. Alister Martin,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Mexican leader said that support from Washington should be limited to intelligence sharing, while prohibiting on-the-ground actions with foreign agents without authorization from the federal government.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Delegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegation. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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