Hyphenation of RELEGATION

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word RELEGATION? This word can be hyphenated and contains 4 syllables as shown below.

REL-E-GA-TION

Definitions of RELEGATION:

1.	Authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
2.	The act of assigning (someone or something) to a particular class or category
3.	Mild banishment Consignment to an inferior position He has been relegated to a post in Siberia

Synonyms of RELEGATION:

noun	delegating, delegation, relegating, deputation, authorization, authorisation, empowerment
noun	categorization, categorisation, classification, compartmentalization, compartmentalisation, assortment
noun	banishment, proscription

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