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 [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

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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)

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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 [ˌdɛpjʊˈteɪʃ^ən] n (= group) → députation f, délégation f

deputation

n (= act) → Abordnung f; (= people also) → Delegation f

deputation [ˌdɛpjʊˈteɪʃ/ən] n → deputazione f, delegazione f

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deputation [ˌdɛpjʊˈteɪʃ/ən] n → deputazione f, delegazione f