n. & v.
n. 1 an elected representative sent to a conference. 2 a member of a committee. 3 a member of a deputation.
v.tr. 1 (often foll. by to) a commit (authority, power, etc.) to an agent or deputy. b entrust (a task) to another person. 2 send or authorize (a person) as a representative; depute. delegable adj.
[ ME f. L delegatus (as DE-, legare depute) ]