Delegation Terminology

The following terms are important to understanding the delegation feature:

Term	Definition
Delegation	The act of giving one's authority to another user.
Delegator	A person that delegates authority to another user.
Proxy	A person granted authority to act on behalf of another user.
Delegated Authority	The rights and privileges that are given from the delegator to the proxy.
Delegation Request	A request from the delegator to the proxy to take on delegated authority.
Delegation Period	The time range in which the delegated authority is in effect.
Delegation Administrator	The system administrator who is responsible for configuring, managing, and maintaining delegated authorities.
Revoke	When a delegator withdraws delegated authority.