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delegation

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/ˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ · del-e-ga-tion

A group of representatives or delegates typically chosen to speak or act on behalf of others.

Meanings

nounformal

A group of representatives or delegates typically chosen to speak or act on behalf of others.

نمائندوں یا وکلا کا ایک گروہ جو عام طور پر دوسروں کی جانب سے بات کرنے یا عمل کرنے کے لئے منتخب کیا جاتا ہے۔

تفویض

tafwez

Formal: وکالت

Synonyms

assignmentcommissionmandateتفویضمکرماختیار

Antonyms

independenceautonomyself-sufficiencyآزادیخود مختاریخود کفالت

Common Collocations

  • delegation of authority
  • business delegation
  • diplomatic delegation

Example Sentences

The delegation from our company attended the international trade fair.

ہماری کمپنی کی تفویض بین الاقوامی تجارتی میلے میں شریک ہوئی۔

Hamari company ki tafwez bain-ul-aqwamii tijarati mele mein shareek hui.

The government formed a delegation to negotiate peace.

حکومت نے امن مذاکرات کے لئے ایک تفویض تشکیل دی۔

Hakoomat ne aman muzakarat ke liye aik tafwez tashkeel di.

The delegation presented its findings at the conference.

تفویض نے کانفرنس میں اپنے نتائج پیش کیے۔

Tafwez ne conference mein apne nataij pesh kiye.

Easily Confused With

delegation vs. delegation of authority:Delegation refers to the act of assigning representatives, while delegation of authority refers to the specific powers given to those representatives.

Word Family

delegate
verbتفویض کرنا
delegated
adjectiveایماندار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'delegate' as someone you send forth to represent you.

Imagine a group of people at a conference table discussing on your behalf.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نان بوجھنے والے کو کبھی بھوکا نہیں ہوتا

naan bojhne wale ko kabhi bhooka nahi hota

The one who carries the bread is never hungry.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "delegatio" — sending forth

First known use: 17th century

The term 'delegation' originates from the Latin word 'delegatio', which implies the act of sending someone on behalf of another. It has been in use in the English language since the late 17th century.