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Relegation

Relegation Meaning & Definition
Relegation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Relegation?

[n] authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
[n] mild banishment; consignment to an inferior position; "he has been relegated to a post in Siberia"
[n] the act of assigning (someone or something) to a particular class or category

Synonyms | Synonyms for Relegation: delegating | delegation | deputation | relegating

Related Terms | Find terms related to Relegation:

See Also | assortment | authorisation | authorization | banishment | categorisation | categorization | classification | compartmentalisation | compartmentalization | devolution | devolvement | empowerment | proscription

Relegation In Webster's Dictionary

\Rel`e*ga"tion\ (-g?"sh?n), n. [L. relegatio: cf. F. rel['e]gation.] The act of relegating, or the state of being relegated; removal; banishment; exile.

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