deputation

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/ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən/

noun 3

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(noun.)

VERB + DEPUTATION

organize

send

The school board decided to send a deputation to meet with the mayor about the budget cuts.

meet, receive

PREP

~ from

A deputation from the local residents met with the city council to discuss the new road plan.

~ of

A deputation of local residents met with the mayor to discuss the new building plans.

Definitions

noun

The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.

The authority of conscience stands founded upon its vicegerency and deputation under God.

The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; a delegation.

The general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce.

A deputation came to the Hotel de Ville from the district of the Mathurins, where the people had assembled, appointed a president and other officers, and begun to make a list of the citizens who were able to bear arms.

Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field.

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Synonyms

noun — authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions

delegating
delegation
relegating
relegation

noun — a group of representatives or delegates

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Example Bank

The authority of conscience stands founded upon its vicegerency and deputation under God.

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The general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce.

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A deputation came to the Hotel de Ville from the district of the Mathurins, where the people had assembled, appointed a president and other officers, and begun to make a list of the citizens who were

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