deputation

[ dep-yuh-tey-shuhn ]

/ ˌdɛp yəˈteɪ ʃən /

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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.

Origin of deputation

1350–1400; Middle English deputacioun<Medieval Latin dēputātiōn- (stem of dēputātiō), Late Latin: delegation, equivalent to dēputāt(us) (past participle of dēputāre;see depute, -ate¹) + -iōn--ion

Words nearby deputation

depth perception, depth psychology, depth sounder, depurate, depurative, deputation, depute, deputize, deputy, deputy minister, deputy sheriff

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Example sentences from the Web for deputation

Mustasim sent a deputation to Hulagu, stalling for time, but it was too late to surrender on favourable terms.
In Threatening Baghdad, Militants Seek to Undo 800 Years of History|Justin Marozzi|August 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A deputation from Spain sought him out in Africa and offered him the Caliphate, which he accepted with joy.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1|Various
The leaders of this deputation had their backs covered with bruises, made by the bamboo of the Swami!
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan|Helena Pretrovna Blavatsky
A deputation was then formed for the purpose of presenting this unique testimonial when completed to Sir Edward Knatchbull.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 1, December 4, 1841|Various

A deputation was also appointed to wait upon the Gaol Committee.
Norfolk Annals|Charles Mackie
A deputation of the cohorts and legions preceded the funeral procession.
The Casque's Lark|Eugne Sue

British Dictionary definitions for deputation

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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单词	deputation
释义	deputation [ dep-yuh-tey-shuhn ] / ˌdɛp yəˈteɪ ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR deputation ON THESAURUS.COM 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. Origin of deputation 1350–1400; Middle English deputacioun<Medieval Latin dēputātiōn- (stem of dēputātiō), Late Latin: delegation, equivalent to dēputāt(us) (past participle of dēputāre;see depute, -ate¹) + -iōn--ion Words nearby deputation depth perception, depth psychology, depth sounder, depurate, depurative, deputation, depute, deputize, deputy, deputy minister, deputy sheriff Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for deputation Mustasim sent a deputation to Hulagu, stalling for time, but it was too late to surrender on favourable terms. In Threatening Baghdad, Militants Seek to Undo 800 Years of History\|Justin Marozzi\|August 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A deputation from Spain sought him out in Africa and offered him the Caliphate, which he accepted with joy. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1\|Various The leaders of this deputation had their backs covered with bruises, made by the bamboo of the Swami! From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan\|Helena Pretrovna Blavatsky A deputation was then formed for the purpose of presenting this unique testimonial when completed to Sir Edward Knatchbull. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 1, December 4, 1841\|Various A deputation was also appointed to wait upon the Gaol Committee. Norfolk Annals\|Charles Mackie A deputation of the cohorts and legions preceded the funeral procession. The Casque's Lark\|Eugne Sue British Dictionary definitions for deputation 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 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to deputation delegation, committee
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deputation

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Origin of deputation

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British Dictionary definitions for deputation

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