Distinguish between delegation and authority

Delegation is the assignment of authority and responsibility to another person. It also means entrusting someone. Say for example from a financial controller to an accounting supervisor. They are empowered to make decisions. Authority pertains to those who are given the power to enforce laws like a government officials. In business point of view, the Word authority is the power and right of a person to use the resources efficiently.

There is also known as delegation of authority. Say for example, a manager. In order for a manager to perform all his task, he should delegate.