· authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions

Synonym(s): delegating, delegation, relegation, deputation

Hypernym(s): authorization, authorisation, empowerment

· refer to another person for decision or judgment; "She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues"

Synonym(s): pass_on, submit

Hypernym(s): submit

· assign to a lower position; reduce in rank; "She was demoted because she always speaks up"; "He was broken down to Sergeant"

Synonym(s): demote, bump, break, kick_downstairs

Hypernym(s): delegate, designate, depute, assign

· expel, as if by official decree; "he was banished from his own country"

Synonym(s): banish, bar

Hypernym(s): expel, throw_out, kick_out

· assign to a class or kind; "How should algae be classified?"; "People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms"

Synonym(s): classify

Hypernym(s): assign, attribute