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delegation of authority
mil., logist. An action by which a commander assigns to a subordinate commander a clearly stated part of his authority. (UKR/NATO); Action by which a commander assigns to a subordinate commander a clearly stated part of his authority. The ultimate responsibility can never be entirely given. However, delegation of authority implies the delegation of a number of responsibilities. The scope of the delegation of authority must be clearly defined. (FRA)
USA The action by which a commander assigns part of his or her authority, commensurate with the assigned task, to a subordinate commander (JP 1)