deputation (redirected from deputations)

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.

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deputation

Noun

a body of people appointed to represent others

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Deputation a group of persons appointed to act on behalf of others, 1732. See also delegation.

Example: deputation of the Houses [of Parliment], 1828.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	deputation - a group of representatives or delegates delegation, delegacy, commission, mission organization, organisation - a group of people who work together diplomatic mission - a mission serving diplomatic ends embassy - an ambassador and his entourage collectively
	2.	deputation - authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions delegating, relegating, relegation, delegation 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)

Translations

deputation [dɛpjuˈteɪʃən] n → delegación f

deputation [dɛpjuˈteɪʃən] n → députation f, délégation f

deputation [dɛpjuˈteɪʃən] n → Abordnung f

deputation [dɛpjuˈteɪʃən] n → deputazione f; delegazione f