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noun
The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; a delegation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: authorization, authorisation, empowerment
Narrower terms: devolution, devolvement
noun
a group of representatives or delegates
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: commission, delegation, delegacy, mission
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: organization, organisation
Narrower terms: diplomatic mission, embassy
History
From Middle French députation, from Late Latin deputatio.
Across languages
8 source translations are retained for this English entry.
