Constitute and Delegate

Constitute

Constitute verb - To pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty.
Usage example: the legally constituted authorities with jurisdiction in this matter

Delegate is a synonym for constitute in commission topic. In some cases you can use "Delegate" instead a verb "Constitute", when it comes to topics like install, empower, authorize, set up.

Delegate

Delegate verb - To appoint as one's representative.

Constitute is a synonym for delegate in empower topic. Sometimes you can use "Constitute" instead a verb "Delegate", if it concerns topics such as commission, install.

Common collocations

part constitute part delegate part
sphere constitute sphere delegate sphere
punishment constitute punishment delegate punishment
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