deputation

noun

dep·​u·​ta·​tion ˌde-pyə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce deputation (audio)
1
: the act of appointing a deputy
2
: a group of people appointed to represent others

Examples of deputation in a Sentence

Many countries will be sending deputations to the peace conference.
Recent Examples on the Web An article published in the British Medical Journal describes their close call with the authorities, A Nazi deputation consisting of an elderly doctor and two younger assistants was sent to investigate the results sent by Drs. Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2016

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of deputation was in the 14th century

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“Deputation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deputation. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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deputation

noun
dep·​u·​ta·​tion ˌdep-yə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce deputation (audio)
1
: the act of appointing a deputy
2
: a group of people appointed to represent others
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