Deputation

n.	1.	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. - South.
	2.	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. By deputation by delegated authority; as substitute; through the medium of a deputy. Say to great Cæsar this: In deputation I kiss his conquering hand. - Shak.

Noun	1.	deputation - a group of representatives or delegates Synonyms: delegation, delegacy, commission, mission
	2.	deputation - authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions Synonyms: delegating, relegating, relegation, delegation

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