Delegated Authority
/dɪˈlɛɡeɪtɪd ɔːˈθɒrɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The power or authority that is formally assigned by one person or body to another to act on their behalf within specified limits.
The manager exercised delegated authority to approve the contract.
Forms
- delegated authorities
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Commentary
Delegated authority typically arises in contexts of agency and administrative law, emphasizing limits and conditions imposed by the delegator.
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