deputation

CEFRC1

/ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A group chosen to represent others and speak for them.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field.

Examples

  • A deputation of teachers met with the minister of education.

  • A deputation was sent to negotiate.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; a delegation.

  2. The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.

More examples

In context

  • The deputation met with the governor.

  • The general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce.

  • The authority of conscience stands founded upon its vicegerency and deputation under God.

Quick test

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The board sent a blank to negotiate with the union leaders.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Middle French députation, from Late Latin deputatio.