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.
Derivatives:
delegable adj.
Etymology: ME f. L delegatus (as DE-, legare depute)