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1. (n.) deputation
the act of appointing a person or persons to represent or act for another or others.
2. deputation
the person or body of persons so appointed or authorized.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < LL)
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1. (noun) deputation, commission, delegation, delegacy, mission
a group of representatives or delegates
2. (noun) delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation, deputation
authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
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1. (noun) deputation
the act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency
2. (noun) deputation
the person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; delegation; as, the general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce
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