deputation

/ˈdɛpjəˌteɪʃən/

Other forms: deputations

Definitions of deputation

1. noun

   a group of representatives or delegates
   synonyms: commission, delegacy, delegation, mission

   types:

   diplomatic mission

   a mission serving diplomatic ends

   embassy

   an ambassador and his or her entourage collectively

   High Commission

   an embassy of one British Commonwealth country to another

   foreign mission, legation

   a permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister

   type of:

   organisation, organization

   a group of people who work together
2. noun

   authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
   synonyms: delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation

   types:

   devolution, devolvement

   the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)

   type of:

   authorisation, authorization, empowerment

   the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant