Designee, noun
Pronunciation: \ˌdi-ˌzī-ˌnē\
Definition:
1. An individual who is designated or chosen for a particular role, position, or responsibility by another person or entity.
2. A person who is selected or appointed to act as a representative or substitute for someone else, particularly in situations where a delegation of authority or decision-making power is required.
3. In legal contexts, the designee refers to the person whom an individual or organization appoints or designates to act on their behalf in a specific matter, typically involving legal, financial, or administrative matters.
Example sentences:
1. The principal named Mary as the designee to assume her role during her absence from the school.
2. The company's CEO appointed John as his designee for the board meeting, granting him the authority to make decisions on his behalf.
3. In their will, William and Anna designated their eldest daughter as the designee responsible for distributing their assets after their passing.
4. The organization's president was the designee chosen to represent the company in the upcoming negotiation with the labor union.
Synonyms: representative, delegate, substitute, nominee, agent
Derived terms: designee power, designee status, non-designee
