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Definition of deputation

deputation

/ˌdɛpjəˈteɪʃən/
dep · u · ta · tion
Plural:deputations
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• noun

1

A group of people appointed to undertake a mission or take part in a formal process on behalf of a larger group.

Example

"A deputation of local residents met with the city council to protest the proposed highway expansion."

2

The act of appointing a person or group to represent or act on behalf of others.

Example

"The statute allows for the temporary deputation of authority to regional administrators during an emergency."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Late Latin deputationem, a noun of action from deputare ('to allot, destine, or esteem'), formed from de- ('away') and putare ('to reckon, consider, or prune').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deputation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deputation
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