deputation

/ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən/

deputation means the act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 67 out of 100.

deputation is pronounced /ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən/.

Etymology

From Middle French députation, from Late Latin deputatio.

noun

The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.“The authority of conscience stands founded upon its vicegerency and deputation under God.”
The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; a delegation.“The general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce.”
Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field.