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relegation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | delegating, delegation, deputation, relegating |
| Type of | authorisation, empowerment, authorization |
| Has types | devolvement, devolution |
| Derivation | relegate |
relegation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | proscription, banishment |
| Derivation | relegate |
relegation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | classification, categorisation, categorization, assortment, compartmentalisation, compartmentalization |
| Derivation | relegate |
Examples of relegation
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Before back-to-back victories, Liverpool had been closer to the relegation zone.
From the chron.com
First an escape from relegation, then Pompey's first Cup final win for 69 years.
From the thisislondon.co.uk
To be tipped for relegation and have the season we had is a great credit to him.
From the thisislocallondon.co.uk
Next we'd like to see your takes on the relegation battle and West Ham's demise.
From the guardian.co.uk
It will be automatically extended for another year if Hertha escapes relegation.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
That Jamie's career might end in relegation is an end that he scarcely deserves.
From the independent.co.uk
Last season 20th, only avoiding relegation thanks to a run of one defeat in ten.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
Does anyone actually think, however, that this side are in danger of relegation?
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
With the players we have in the squad avoiding relegation is the best we can do.
From the guardian.co.uk
- Delegating: authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
- The act of assigning (someone or something) to a particular class or category
- Mild banishment; consignment to an inferior position; "he has been relegated to a post in Siberia"
- (relegate) refer to another person for decision or judgment; "She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues"
- (relegate) demote: assign to a lower position; reduce in rank; "She was demoted because she always speaks up"; "He was broken down to Sergeant"
- (relegate) banish: expel, as if by official decree; "he was banished from his own country"
- (relegate) assign to a class or kind; "How should algae be classified?"; "People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms"
- In many sports leagues around the world (with U.S., Canadian and Australian professional leagues being the most notable exceptions), promotion and relegation is a process that takes place at the end of each season in which teams are transferred between divisions. ...
- The act of being relegated
