Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

delegatee

Noun
/ˌdɛlɪɡəˈtiː/
Definition
A person who is given the authority to act on behalf of another, especially in a professional or legal capacity.
Examples
  • The manager appointed a delegatee to represent her at the conference.
  • As a delegatee, he was responsible for making crucial decisions in her absence.
Meaning
A delegatee is someone who receives powers or responsibilities from a delegator to perform specific tasks or responsibilities.
Synonyms
  • Agent
  • Representative
  • Proxy
  • Appointee