ALL meanings of deputation
dep·u·ta·tion
D d - countable noun deputation A deputation is a small group of people who have been asked to speak to someone on behalf of a larger group of people, especially in order to make a complaint. 3
- noun deputation the act of appointing a person or body of people to represent or act on behalf of others 3
- noun deputation a person or, more often, a body of people so appointed; delegation 3
- noun deputation a deputing or being deputed 3
- noun deputation a group of persons, or one person, appointed to represent others 3
- noun deputation group sent to speak on behalf of others 1
- noun deputation appointment of a deputy 1
- noun deputation the act of appointing a person or persons to represent or act for another or others. 1
- noun deputation the person or body of persons so appointed or authorized. 1
- noun deputation A group of people appointed to undertake a mission or take part in a formal process on behalf of a larger group. 1
- noun deputation The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency. 0
- noun deputation The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; a delegation. 0
- noun deputation Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field. 0