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Definition of: relegate
(rel′ə·gāt) v.t. ·gat·ed, ·gat·ing
1. To send off or consign, as to an obscure position or place.
2. To assign, as to a particular class or sphere.
3. To refer (a matter) to someone for decision.
4. To banish; exile. See synonyms under COMMIT. [<L relegatus, pp. of relegare send away <re- away, back + legare send]
—rel′e·ga′tion noun
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