deputation

Noun
Synonyms: commissiondelegationdelegacymissiondelegatingrelegatingrelegation

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a group of representatives or delegatesSynonyms: commissiondelegationdelegacymission
  2. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisionsSynonyms: delegatingdelegationrelegatingrelegation
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Deputation \Dep`u*ta"tion\, n. [Cf. F. d['e]putation. See Depute.]

1.The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency. [1913 Webster]

The authority of conscience stands founded upon its vicegerency and deputation under God.— South.[1913 Webster]

2.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. [1913 Webster]

By deputation, or In deputation, by delegated authority; as substitute; through the medium of a deputy. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Say to great C[ae]sar this: In deputation I kiss his conquering hand.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
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