1. To formally renounce, which is commonly done by a monarch of a throne; vacate a throne, relinquish, abandon: "Edward VIII of England decided to abdicate the throne so he could marry a commoner."
2. To give up one's responsibilities, office, duties, or rights: "Rafael chose to abdicate his responsibilities as a father and so his family never saw him again."

1. To abolish or to annul by authority; to nullify, to cancel: "Henry associated himself with those who believe that Congress should abrogate the current tax law."
2. Not doing that which is required of a person or a group of people: "The banking officials were accused of trying to abrogate their duties."

1. To claim, to take, to appropriate, or to assume for oneself without right; as when a person will determine certain privileges for himself: "Monroe did indeed arrogate to himself the powers of a general."

"Some U.S. Presidents have decided to arrogate the power of congress to declare war."

2. To assign or to attribute to another person without justification: "Neil accused the neighbor woman of wanting to arrogate to herself the power to punish people."

1. To take away or to detract: "Senator Johnson was warned that such a statement will derogate his reputation."
2. To say or to suggest that someone, or something, is not worthy of respect or is not important: "There were times when the man's wife would derogate him for not achieving better pay with his company."

Someone who is authorized or sent to speak and act for others; representative, as at a convention: "Every state will send a delegate to the convention."

To entrust (authority, power, etc.) to a person acting as one's agent or representative; entrust, assign, give over, charge, commit to the care of: "Cheryl wants to delegate her power of attorney to her nephew."

A delegate is someone who is sent with authority to represent another or others; to delegate work or authority is to transfer or to send it to another person.

1. Pleasing in its lightness, mildness, subtlety, etc. (a delicate flavor, odor, color, etc.); fine, dainty, exquisite, elegant: "Queen Anne wore a long gown of delicate silk."
2. Easily damaged, spoiled, fragile, frail, perishable; dainty: "The plate was so delicate that Sarah was afraid to wash it."
3. Frail, feeble, debilitated, weakened; infirm, unwell, sickly, ailing: "Marie and Jamie were concerned about their little girl's delicate condition."
4. Palatable, savory, delicious, appetizing, luscious: "Debra Rogers, the hostess, presented a tray of delicate food to her guests."
5. Soft, muted, subdued: "Ted and Cheryl had the walls of their apartment painted with a delicate blue."
6. Exquisite, minute, detailed: "Clyde and Donna admired the delicate workmanship on the bronze doors."
7. Tactful, tasteful, diplomatic, careful, sensitive, refined: "Jessie Brown, the public relations manager, handled the situation in a delicate manner."