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deputation

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dep⋅u⋅ta⋅tion

  [dep-yuh-tey-shuhn]
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–noun
1. the act of appointing a person or persons to represent or act for another or others.
2. the person or body of persons so appointed or authorized.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME deputacioun < ML dēputātiōn- (s. of dēputātiō), LL: delegation, equiv. to dēputāt(us) (ptp. of dēputāre; see depute, -ate 1 ) + -iōn- -ion
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dep·u·ta·tion   (děp'yə-tā'shən)   
n.  

  1. A person or group appointed to represent another or others; a delegation.

    1. The act of deputing.

    2. The state of being deputed.

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