deputation
/ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən/ · noun
Meaning
- The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.
- The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; a delegation.
- Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field.
Etymology / origin
From Middle French députation, from Late Latin deputatio.
- deputatio(la-lat)→
- députation(frm)→
- deputation (English)
- Relations: der, der
Related words
Descendant words
- deputaatio(Finnish) (cog)
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