delegee (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌdɛlɪˈɡiː/
Definition
A person to whom authority or tasks are delegated, especially in a formal or official capacity.
Examples
The CEO appointed a delegee to represent the company at the conference.
As the team leader's delegee, John was responsible for making key decisions in her absence.
How to Use delegee
- appoint a delegee (verb phrase)
- to choose someone to act on behalf of another person or organization — "The company appointed a delegee to handle all customer complaints."
- act as delegee (verb phrase)
- to act on behalf of another person or organization — "As the team leader's delegee, John was responsible for making key decisions in her absence."
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