The authority of conscience stands founded upon its vicegerency and deputation under God.
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Deputation
/ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən/
Synonyms for "deputation" (93 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (19)
Strong matches (28)
commissioncommissioningcommitmentcommitteecommutationconsecrationconsignmentcoronationcuredelegated authoritydelegationdeputyshipdevolutiondevolvementdisplacementelectionembassyempowermententrustingentrustment
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Noun(2 words)
Verb(1 words)
Related words (46)
full powerjurisdictionlegationlegitimate successionlicenselieutenancymandatemissionofficeplenipotentiary powerpower of attorneypower to actprocurationproxypurviewquid pro quoregencyregentshipreplacementrepresentation
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Noun(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: commission, delegation, mission, accession, agency.
- Sentence evidence is available for deputation, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "deputation".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "deputation"
Keep "deputation" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "deputation" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "deputation", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "deputation" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
4 entriesCollocations
6 entriesdelegation to Parliamentdeputation missiondeputation to the governmentformal deputationjoint deputation panelofficial deputation
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
The general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce.
Source: wiktionary
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.
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From time to time deputations from the town urged the construction of a more central station, and in November, 1842, the directors announced that a temporary station at the south end of the viaduct would be erected as early as practicable, and the experiment fairly tried, but that under no circumstances would the company consent to the expense of having two passenger stations at Stockport.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "deputation"?
Closest matches include commission, delegation, mission, accession, agency.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "deputation"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.