Authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions

• Consignment to an inferior position
• Mild banishment

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Relegation \Rel`e*ga"tion\ (-g?"sh?n), n. [L. relegatio: cf. F. rel['e]gation.] The act of relegating, or the state of being relegated; removal; banishment; exile.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions [syn: delegating , delegation , relegating , deputation ] the act of assigning (someone or something) to a particular class or category mild banishment; consignment to an inferior position; "he has been ...

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1580s, from Latin relegationem (nominative relegatio ), noun of action from past participle stem of relegare (see relegate ).\n

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. the act of being relegated