Deputy (8)
'deputy' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for delegate that I've seen before include "Representative sent to meeting" , "Envoy" , "Pass down for action" , "Conference representative" , "Consign" .)
'deputy' is the definition.
(I know that deputy can be written as second-in-command)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for second in command that I've seen before include "He's close to the boss" , "Officer" , "deputy leader" , "number two" , "given only the most short-lived responsibility!" .)