del·e·ga·tion 
/ˌdɛlɪˈgeɪʃən/ noun
plural del·e·ga·tions /ˌdɛlɪˈgeɪʃən/ noun 1 [count] : a group of people who are chosen to vote or act for someone else
▪ a delegation of diplomats ▪ He's been chosen to lead the delegation to the conference. ▪ the state's congressional delegation [=the group of officials elected to the U.S. Congress from a particular state] 2 [noncount] formal : the act of giving control, authority, a job, a duty, etc., to another person — usually + of ▪ the delegation of responsibilities
▪ a delegation of diplomats ▪ He's been chosen to lead the delegation to the conference. ▪ the state's congressional delegation [=the group of officials elected to the U.S. Congress from a particular state]
