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allegate

verb

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Pronunciation: /ˈælɪˌɡeɪt/ / /ˈæləˌɡeɪt/ / /ˈæləˌɡæɪt/

verb

Etymology: A confusion of allocate with delegate.

  1. To delegate.

    Upon motion, the chairman was given the power to allegate the fields of investigation to the various committee members.

    Authorizes the Railroad Retirement Board to exercise functions identical to those allegated the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, supra, with respect to individuals to whom this portion applies.