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Deputation

//ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency. countable, uncountable

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

  2. 2
    authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions wordnet
  3. 3
    The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; a delegation. countable, uncountable

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

  4. 4
    a group of representatives or delegates wordnet
  5. 5
    Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Middle French députation, from Late Latin deputatio.

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