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Type Words
Synonyms commission, delegacy, delegation, mission
Type of organisation, organization
Has types diplomatic mission, embassy
Derivation depute
Type Words
Synonyms delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation
Type of authorisation, authorization, empowerment
Has types devolution, devolvement
Derivation depute

Examples of deputation

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A deputation led by Qais proceeded to Medina to meet Muhammad, and embraced Islam.
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The other deputation was from Nepos, asking for support to regain the throne.
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Recruitment is mostly by deputation from the Armed Forces or Civil Service Officers.
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Many teachers visited on deputation and promoted Hindustani classical Music.
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The deputation expressed its satisfaction to the Minister on his proposal.
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On 25 April a deputation of strikers witnessed a test of four of the collapsible boats.
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During the same year, he visited Britain for the first time as the leader of a deputation.
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On April 21 the deputation, with their case carefully prepared, appeared before the court.
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The deputation appeared as a matter of course before the commissioners, and was dismissed.
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More examples
  • A group of representatives or delegates
  • Delegating: authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
  • Delegation (or deputation) is the assignment of authority and responsibility to another person (normally from a manager to a subordinate) to carry out specific activities. However the person who delegated the work remains accountable for the outcome of the delegated work. ...
  • 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; delegation; as, the general sent a deputation to the ...
  • Commonly refers to the prayer and financial support rallying that career and short-term missionaries do before leaving for the field and during furloughs.
  • Group acting as a unit