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deputation Synonyms

Another word for deputation

Choosing another word for deputation depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
delegation
Strong
commission
mission
embassy
legation
Weak
committee

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

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delegation
Strong
appointment
designation
nomination
commission
authorization

Opposites of deputation

The opposite of deputation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dismissal
revocation
See all opposites of deputation

• Nearby Words

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deputation
deputize
deputy
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Deputation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/deputation
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