{"era":"current","word":"delegation","meaning":"A body of delegates or representatives; or, the act of entrusting a task or responsibility to another person.","children":[{"era":"15th century","word":"delegation","meaning":"appointment of a representative","children":[{"era":"Classical","word":"delegationem","meaning":"a sending away, commission","children":[{"era":"Classical","word":"delegare","meaning":"to send, entrust, assign","children":[],"language":"Latin"}],"language":"Latin"}],"language":"English"}],"language":"Modern English"}