delegate
UK: /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ | US: /ˈdɛlɪɡət/
n. a person sent or authorized to represent others, especially in a meeting or conference
vt. to entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person
vt. to appoint or send as a representative
The word "delegate" originates from Latin delegare, combining de- (away) and legare (to send or appoint). The root leg- also appears in words like "legation" (a diplomatic mission) and "legate" (an official envoy). Over time, "delegate" evolved to signify both the act of assigning authority and the person entrusted with that authority. The suffix -ate marks it as a verb or noun, reflecting its dual role in English.
She was chosen as a delegate to the international conference.
The manager decided to delegate the project to her team.
Delegates from 50 countries attended the summit.
He struggles to delegate tasks effectively.
The committee delegated authority to a sub-group for further review.