Vocabulary Entry

deputation

|noun • verb

noun

A group of people officially appointed to perform a duty or represent others.

Example Sentences

"The deputation met with the mayor to discuss community issues."

"She was part of a deputation that traveled to the capital for negotiations."

"The school sent a deputation to advocate for better funding."

verb

Example Sentences

"They decided to deputate a member of the board to handle the event."

"The principal will deputate a teacher to oversee the extracurricular activities."

"He was deputated to represent the organization at the conference."