Associations to the word «Relegation»

Wiktionary

RELEGATION, noun. The act of being relegated
RELEGATION ZONE, noun. (sports) The bottom part of e.g. a sports table, listing how well teams have played over a period of time. All teams that end up in the relegation zone are relegated.
RELEGATION ZONES, noun. Plural of relegation zone

Dictionary definition

RELEGATION, noun. Authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions.
RELEGATION, noun. The act of assigning (someone or something) to a particular class or category.
RELEGATION, noun. Mild banishment; consignment to an inferior position; "he has been relegated to a post in Siberia".

Wise words

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