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deputations

deputations is the plural of deputation.

Meaning of deputation

Noun

deputation (countable and uncountable, plural deputations)

  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.1692–1717, Robert South, Twelve Sermons Preached upon Several Occasions, volume (please specify |volume=I to VI), London
  2. 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.
  3. Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field.

Questions about deputations

What is deputations the plural of?
Deputations is the plural of deputation.

Words near deputations in the dictionary

  1. deputable
  2. deputation
  3. deputational
  4. deputationer
  5. deputationers
  6. deputations
  7. deputative
  8. deputator
  9. deputators
  10. depute
  11. deputed

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