I. “+ noun
Etymology: Medieval Latin subdelegatus, from Latin sub- + Medieval Latin delegatus delegate — more at delegate
: a deputy for a delegate ; often : one to whom a delegated power or responsibility is transferred usually for a particular case or situation
II. “+ transitive verb
Etymology: Medieval Latin subdelegatus, past participle of subdelegare to subdelegate, from Latin sub- + delegare to delegate
: to transfer (as a power or right delegated to oneself) to another
subdelegate legislative powers to an executive branch
• sub·delegation |səb+ noun