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Agent Delegation

Reviewed 19 July 2026Canonical definitionPart of: Agent Orchestration & Workflow Terms →

Agent delegation is when one agent assigns a subtask to another agent, transferring responsibility for that portion of the work. Delegated permissions should be scoped down from the delegating agent's own permissions.

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What is Agent Delegation?

Agent delegation is when one agent assigns a subtask to another agent, transferring responsibility for that portion of the work.

How does Agent Delegation work?

Delegated permissions should be scoped down from the delegating agent's own permissions.

Which terms are related to Agent Delegation?

Closely related concepts include Delegation Control, Sub-Agent, Multi-Agent System, Delegated Access. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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