Meaning
proxy, delegation
- written authorization empowering someone to act on one's behalf
- the assignment of authority or responsibility to another person
In a sentence
Per ritirare il pacco alle poste serve una delega scritta.
To collect the parcel at the post office, a written authorization is needed.
Hai compilato la delega per permettere a tua sorella di votare?
Did you fill out the proxy to allow your sister to vote?
Senza una delega ufficiale, l'avvocato non può rappresentare il cliente in tribunale.
Without an official proxy, the lawyer cannot represent the client in court.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| delega | feminine · singular |
| deleghe | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently refers to the actual paper document or signed authorization.
- The plural takes an 'h' ('deleghe') to keep the hard 'g' sound.