Delegation – A group of people who have been sent somewhere to have talks
(Pronounced del-i-gay-shuhn)
To remember the definition of the word delegation, use the following mnemonic:
The deli was under an obligation (delegation) to send its staff to meetings about food hygiene.
Examples of delegation in a sentence
A well-known academic will head our delegation.
The prime minister met with an all-party delegation from the city council.
Several scholars formed a delegation, with each representative convening to stand up for the needs of a certain group of students.
