Relegation (Noun)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Proscription

Related Words

• Relegate (verb)

Meaning ²

Authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Deputation
• Delegation
• Relegating
• Delegating

Hypernyms

• Authorisation
• Empowerment
• Authorization

Hyponyms

• Devolvement
• Devolution

Related Words

• Relegate (verb)

Meaning ³

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

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Compartmentalization
• Assortment
• Classification
• Compartmentalisation
• Categorisation

Related Words

• Relegate (verb)