HyperDic: deputation

English > 2 senses of the word deputation:
NOUNgroupdeputation, commission, delegation, delegacy, missiona group of representatives / representatives or delegates
actdeputation, delegating, delegation, relegating, relegationauthorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
English > deputation: 2 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningA group of representatives / representatives or delegates.
Synonymscommission, delegation, delegacy, mission
Narrowerdiplomatic missionA mission serving diplomatic ends
embassyAn ambassador and his entourage collectively
Broaderorganization, organisationA group of people who work together
Spanishcomisión, comité, delegación, diputación, encomienda
Catalancomanda, comissió, comitè, delegació, diputació
Verbsdeputegive an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
English > deputation: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningauthorizing subordinates to make certain decisions.
Synonymsdelegating, delegation, relegating, relegation
Narrowerdevolution, devolvementThe delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)
Broaderauthorization, authorisation, empowermentThe act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
Spanishdelegación, diputación
Catalandelegació, diputació
Verbsdeputetransfer power to someone
deputeappoint as a substitute
deputegive an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

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