deputation

UK
/ˌdɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌdɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/

Translations

deputationnoun
deputations
pl
UK
/ˌdɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌdɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/
The town sent a deputation to the capital to discuss the new policy.
Город отправил депутацию в столицу для обсуждения новой политики.
Synonyms

Definitions

deputationnoun
A group of people appointed to undertake a mission or take part in a formal process on behalf of a larger group.
The company sent a deputation to negotiate the terms of the new contract.
The act or process of deputing someone; the appointment of a person or persons as representatives, or the authority so conferred.
By deputation of the board, she was authorized to sign the agreement.