delegate
noun
a person designated to act for or represent another or others; deputy; representative, as in a political convention.
has delegated
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present perfectof delegate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"It's important to understand that over the years, Congress has delegated enormous tariff setting authority to the president," Greer said on CBS.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
“When Congress has delegated its tariff powers, it has done so in explicit terms and subject to strict limits,” it said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026
Congress has delegated some tariff authority to the executive branch, but those laws impose “strict limits” on the scope and duration of tariffs that the president may dictate.
From Slate ● Feb. 20, 2026
And even as he has delegated more in recent years, the team has continued to operate in that vein.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2024
But it may be said, that God has delegated to society the power to punish offences committed against its moral interests, and therefore does not himself interfere in the matter.
From Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues by John Alberger
