委譲

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 委譲 (いじょう) is an action noun for transferring authority or duties to another person or organization.
• Basic usage: 責任者に権限を委譲した has headquarters transfer some authority to a field manager, while 業務の委譲に先立つ marks preparation before duties are handed over.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Authority transfer and preparation for delegation
  • 権限を委譲する transfers authority, whereas 業務の委譲 identifies the work scope handed over. The term does not mean permanently selling ownership.