The idea consists in original presentation of a region or a country by delegates.

In most other unions, leaders are elected indirectly by delegates to conventions, often by acclamation.

He could also see that this was neither expected nor appreciated by the staff and delegates standing out there.

Much business took place at second hand, and by delegates, and the curia was not anxious to investigate every case on the spot.

Already, the center provides the core of a convention industry that generates $1.3 billion a year in spending by delegates in Manhattan.

He added that he expected to be kept informed of developments by Western delegates.

Ultimately, a vote by delegates at the convention may decide the nomination.

Gorbachev's address received lukewarm applause, and in the speeches which followed he found himself sharply under attack by delegates.

Kim said he would attempt to restore visits by delegates to cities bidding on the Games.

Efforts by conservative delegates to amend the economic resolutions were defeated by wide margins.