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deputation

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dep·u·ta·tion  (dpy-tshn)
n.
1. A person or group appointed to represent another or others; a delegation.
2.
a. The act of deputing.
b. The state of being deputed.

deputation [ˌdɛpjʊˈteɪʃən]
n
1. the act of appointing a person or body of people to represent or act on behalf of others
2. a person or, more often, a body of people so appointed; delegation

Deputation a group of persons appointed to act on behalf of others, 1732. See also delegation.
Example: deputation of the Houses [of Parliment], 1828.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.deputationdeputation - a group of representatives or delegates
organization, organisation - a group of people who work together
diplomatic mission - a mission serving diplomatic ends
embassy - an ambassador and his entourage collectively
2.deputationdeputation - authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
empowerment, authorisation, authorization - the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
devolvement, devolution - the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)

deputation
noun delegation, commission, deputies, embassy, delegates, envoys, legation A deputation of elders from the village arrived.
Translations
deputation [ˌdepjʊˈteɪʃən] N (= group) → delegación f
deputation [ˌdɛpjʊˈteɪʃən] n (= group) → députation f, délégation f
deputation
n (= act)Abordnung f; (= people also)Delegation f
deputation [ˌdɛpjʊˈteɪʃn] ndeputazione f, delegazione f
deputation [ˌdɛpjʊˈteɪʃn] ndeputazione f, delegazione f


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In this strait they sent a Deputation to a neighbouring tribe to consult the Oldest and Wisest Ape in All the World.
He had two pieces of business before him that morning; first, to receive and send on a deputation from the native tribes which was on its way to Petersburg, and now at Moscow; secondly, to write the promised letter to the lawyer.
After some time they began to think themselves ill-treated in the appointment of so inert a Ruler, and sent a second deputation to Jupiter to pray that he would set over them another sovereign.
 
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