1. A subject, topic, or issue that has been pushed aside, demoted in importance, or set aside for later consideration
The environmental issue became a relegated matter after the economic crisis.
A questão ambiental tornou-se uma matéria relegada após a crise econômica.
2. In academic or bureaucratic contexts, a subject that is given lower priority or removed from immediate agenda
Educational reform was a relegated matter during the budget cuts.
A reforma educacional era uma matéria relegada durante os cortes orçamentários.