Delegatee
/dɪˈlɛɡəti/
Definitions
- (n.) A person to whom authority or power is formally delegated, especially in legal or contractual contexts.
The delegatee assumed responsibility for completing the contract obligations.
Forms
- delegatee
- delegatees
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Commentary
The term specifically denotes the recipient of delegated authority, distinguishing the delegatee from the delegator; clarity in contracts is essential to identify parties clearly.
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