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delegator

[/ˈdɛləɡeɪtər/]
nounmasculine/feminine (pessoa que delega)pl: delegators
delegador/delegadora
1. A person who assigns tasks, responsibilities, or authority to another person
The delegator must trust their team members to complete the assigned tasks.
O delegador deve confiar nos membros de sua equipe para completar as tarefas atribuídas.
2. In law or formal contexts, a person who grants power of attorney or delegates legal authority to another
The delegator signed the document transferring power of attorney to the agent.
O delegador assinou o documento transferindo poderes de procuração ao agente.
3. In blockchain/cryptocurrency contexts, a stakeholder who assigns their voting power to a validator or representative
As a delegator in the network, you can earn rewards by delegating your tokens.
Como delegador na rede, você pode ganhar recompensas delegando seus tokens.
Synonyms
principalauthorizermandator
Antonyms
delegateagentrepresentative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
delegador/delegadora
Standard usage in business and administrative contexts
Portugal
delegador/delegadora
Used in formal and legal contexts; sometimes 'mandante' in legal delegation
São Paulo
delegador/delegadora
Common in corporate environments

Related Idioms & Phrases

delegate authority to
pass the buck
hand off responsibilities
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