Definitions for deputation
ˌdɛp yəˈteɪ ʃəndep·u·ta·tion

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. deputation, commission, delegation, delegacy, missionnoun

   a group of representatives or delegates

2. delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation, deputationnoun

   authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions

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1. deputationnoun

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

2. deputationnoun

   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.

3. deputationnoun

   Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field. This use of the word has been common in churches and mission organizations for over a century, but has recently been giving way to the more "bureaucratic" term "home ministry assignment". As commonly used, a missionary does deputation or is on deputation. However, the missionary is not called a "deputy" nor is the person said to be a part of a "deputation". Deputation begins when the missionary is officially commissioned to be a missionary, and it ends when the person goes to the mission field.

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1. Deputationnoun

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

2. Deputationnoun

   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

3. Etymology: [Cf. F. dputation. See Depute.]

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Anagrams for deputation »

1. painted out

How to pronounce deputation?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of deputation in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of deputation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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