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DEPUTATION
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
Synonyms:
delegating; delegation; deputation; relegating; relegation
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("deputation" is a kind of...):
authorisation; authorization; empowerment (the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "deputation"):
devolution; devolvement (the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government))
Derivation:
depute (give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person))
depute (appoint as a substitute)
depute (transfer power to someone)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A group of representatives or delegates
Synonyms:
commission; delegacy; delegation; deputation; mission
Classified under:
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects
Hypernyms ("deputation" is a kind of...):
organisation; organization (a group of people who work together)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "deputation"):
diplomatic mission (a mission serving diplomatic ends)
embassy (an ambassador and his entourage collectively)
Derivation:
depute (give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person))
