deputation
IPA: dˈɛpjʌtˈeɪʃʌn
noun
- The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.
- The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; a delegation.
- Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field.
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Examples of "deputation" in Sentences
- The deputation succeeded in its mission.
- He was a member of the Simla Deputation in 1906.
- The deputation met with scant courtesy in England.
- He was also a member of the Simla Deputation in 1906.
- He is the leader of the ADR deputation in the Chamber.
- The deputation was enthusiastically received in London.
- Perera was a member of the first Reform Deputation in 1910.
- A deputation was selected to go to the Japanese Headquarters.
- In 1894, Brau was named Commissioner for the Provincial Deputation.
- A deputation of 150 citizens attended the governor in support of the hanging.
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