delegation

n. group of representatives; giving or transfer of authority

Delegation is the handing of a task over to another person, usually a subordinate. It is the assignment of authority and responsibility to another person to carry out specific activities. However the person who delegated the work remains accountable for the outcome of the delegate work. It allows a subordinate to make decisions, i.e. it is a shift of decision-making authority from one organizational level to a lower one. Delegation, if properly done, is not abdication. The opposite of effective delegation is micromanagement, where a manager provides too much input, direction, and review of 'delegated' work.
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Delegation. Delegation of authority Administration The transfer of authority and responsibility from a person of higher to a person of lower ranking [more]Delegation - Community and Resources

Noun
1. a group of representatives or delegates
(synonym) deputation, commission, delegacy, mission
(hypernym) organization, organisation
(hyponym) diplomatic mission
(derivation) delegate, depute
2. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
(synonym) delegating, relegating, relegation, deputation
(hypernym) authorization, authorisation, empowerment
(hyponym) devolution, devolvement
(derivation) delegate, depute

n. delegation, group of appointed representatives