delegated

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And an executive order signed by President Barack Obama in 2012 delegated this authority to the secretary of defense.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Decisions made with human judgment are delegated to algorithms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“I don’t see where Harmeet Dhillon has the experience or the normal level of authority that this would be delegated to,” the official said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Under such conditions, pre-authorised target lists and delegated launch authority could be deliberate safeguards against decapitation.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Some say it was delegated by the gods to Prometheus, the Titan who had sided with Zeus in the war with the Titans, and to his brother, Epimetheus.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton