Delegate

Definition

A delegate is a representative elected or appointed to act and vote on behalf of others in legislative assemblies or other decision-making bodies. Delegates play crucial roles in drafting, debating, and making laws within various levels of government.

Related terms

Constituent: A constituent is an individual who is represented by an elected official or delegate in a political unit.

Legislature: A legislature is a deliberative assembly with the authority to make laws for a political entity such as a country or city.

Bill: A bill is a proposed law presented to a legislature for consideration and approval before it can become statutory law