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System delegation

the practice of assigning cognitive tasks to structured processes, tools, checklists, or automated workflows rather than to individual human agents, enabling scalability and consistency

Why This Is a Definition

This definition precisely identifies system delegation as a distinct category of delegation that targets structured processes and tools rather than people. It explains the key characteristics (scalability, consistency) and operational difference from traditional human delegation.