deputation

[ dep-yuh-tey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of appointing a person or persons to represent or act for another or others.
2. the person or body of persons so appointed or authorized.

deputation

/ ˌdɛpjʊˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of appointing a person or body of people to represent or act on behalf of others
2. a person or, more often, a body of people so appointed; delegation

Word History and Origins

Origin of deputation¹

1350–1400; Middle English deputacioun < Medieval Latin dēputātiōn- (stem of dēputātiō ), Late Latin: delegation, equivalent to dēputāt ( us ) (past participle of dēputāre; depute, -ate ¹ ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

A deputation, headed by Herr von Oldenburg-Januscha, even went to Doorn to press objections, but met with a warm reply from the former monarch.

From New York Times

“Yes, the troops, alas, were obliged to fire....Had a small deputation brought, calmly, a real petition for the workman’s good, all would have been otherwise.”

From Literature

He told me that he and his companions had been chosen by the other sailors to come in deputation to me to make me a requisition which, in justice, I could not refuse.

From Literature

PORTLAND, Ore. — The mayor of Portland has asked U.S. officials to end the federal deputation of dozens of police officers in Oregon’s largest city as part of the response to ongoing protests in the city.

From Washington Times

Attorney's Office to end the deputation of 56 Portland police officers in the Police Bureau's Rapid Response Team.

From Fox News