dep·u·ta·tion /ˌdɛpjəˈteʃən/
代理任命,代表,代表團
Dep·u·ta·tion n.
1. The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.
The authority of conscience stands founded upon its vicegerency and deputation under God. --South.
2. The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; delegation; as, the general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce.
By deputation, or In deputation, by delegated authority; as substitute; through the medium of a deputy. [Obs.]
Say to great Cæsar this: In deputation
I kiss his conquering hand. --Shak.
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deputation
n 1: a group of representatives or delegates [syn: commission,
delegation, delegacy, mission]
2: authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions [syn: delegating,
delegation, relegating, relegation]