deputation (Meaning)
deputation (n)
a group of representatives or delegates
authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
deputation (n.)
The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.
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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FAQs About the word deputation
a group of representatives or delegates, authorizing subordinates to make certain decisionsThe act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or re
delegation, authorization, emplacement, office, placement, appointment, ordination, gig, installment, situation
expulsion,dismissal, expulsion, dismission, discharge, dismissal, firing, discharge, firing, dismission
The mayor appointed a deputation to address the concerns of the local community.
A deputation of diplomats was sent to negotiate the terms of the treaty.
The company's executives formed a deputation to meet with the shareholders.
The teacher selected a deputation of students to represent the school at the debate competition.
