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deputation
[ dep-yuh-tey-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of appointing a person or persons to represent or act for another or others.
- the person or body of persons so appointed or authorized.
deputation
/ ˌdɛpjʊˈteɪʃən /
noun
- the act of appointing a person or body of people to represent or act on behalf of others
- a person or, more often, a body of people so appointed; delegation
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Word History and Origins
Origin of deputation1
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Example Sentences
Mustasim sent a deputation to Hulagu, stalling for time, but it was too late to surrender on favourable terms.
The conservative senate sent a deputation to Bonaparte, expressing their desire that he would accept the title of emperor.
It was stated by the deputation that 5,000 families were dependent on the jewellery trades in Birmingham.
The result of that meeting was a deputation sent to the king, insisting on the adoption of the entire Spanish constitution.
It was becoming others that by deputation they testified to their approval of the step taken at the great disruption.
His abdication was signed, and doubtless by that time a deputation was on its way to Vienna to offer the throne to Prince Alix.
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