Definition of deputation Deputation

dep•u•ta•tion

We found 9 definitions of deputation from 5 different sources.

What does deputation mean?

Noun Plural: deputations
deputation - a group of representatives or delegates
		commission, delegation, delegacy, mission
		organisation, organization the activity or result of distributing or disposing persons or things properly or methodically; "his organization of the work force was very efficient"
		diplomatic mission a mission serving diplomatic ends
deputation - authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
		delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation
		empowerment, authorisation, authorization the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant

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deputation (Noun)
The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.
deputation (Noun)
The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; delegation; as, the general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce.
deputation (Noun)
Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field. This use of the word has been common in churches and mission organizations for over a century, but has recently been giving way to the more "bureaucratic" term "home ministry assignment". As commonly used, a missionary does deputation or is on deputation. However, the missionary is not called a "deputy" nor is the person said to be a part of a "deputation". Deputation begins when the missionary is officially commissioned to be a missionary, and it ends when the person goes to the mission field.

deputation (n.)
The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.
deputation (n.)
The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; delegation; as, the general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce.