relegation

noun

The act of relegating; banishment: specifically a term in ancient Roman law, and also in ecclesiastical law, and in that of universities, especially in Germany. See relegate, 2.

noun

The act of relegating, or the state of being relegated; removal; banishment; exile.

noun

the act of being relegated

noun

the act of assigning (someone or something) to a particular class or category

noun

mild banishment; consignment to an inferior position

noun

authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions