deputation
The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representativeThe act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.
(countable, uncountable)The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; a delegation.
The general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce.
(countable, uncountable)Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field.
Abordnung
- a group of representatives or delegates
- authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Middle French députation, from Late Latin deputatio.From Middle French députation, from Late Latin deputatio.
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Forms
plural: deputations| Singular | deputation |
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Synonyms
7 synonyms- a group of representatives or delegates:commissiondelegationdelegacymission
- authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions:delegatingdelegationrelegatingrelegation
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable