deputation

noun

dep·​u·​ta·​tion ˌde-pyə-ˈtā-shən 

1

: the act of appointing a deputy

2

: a group of people appointed to represent others

Examples of deputation in a Sentence

Many countries will be sending deputations to the peace conference.

Recent Examples on the Web

An article published in the British Medical Journal describes their close call with the authorities, A Nazi deputation consisting of an elderly doctor and two younger assistants was sent to investigate the results sent by Drs. —Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2016

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

deputation

noun

dep·​u·​ta·​tion ˌdep-yə-ˈtā-shən 

1

: the act of appointing a deputy

2

: a group of people appointed to represent others