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Delegation to documents
the practice of writing comprehensive, structured records that encode explanation, alignment, and decision context in a format that can be accessed by future readers or AI agents without requiring the original author's presence or memory.
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes the precise semantic boundary of 'delegation to documents' by identifying its key components: encoding explanation, alignment, and decision context; making it accessible to future readers or AI; and eliminating the need for the original author's presence. It distinguishes this from mere documentation by emphasizing the functional role of delegation rather than just storage.