What is "relegation"

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.

1580s, from Latin relegationem (nominative relegatio), noun of action from past participle stem of relegare (see relegate).\n

n. the act of being relegated

1. n. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions [syn: delegating, delegation, relegating, deputation]

2. the act of assigning (someone or something) to a particular class or category

3. mild banishment; consignment to an inferior position; "he has been relegated to a post in Siberia"