Found 3 items, similar to Deputation.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: deputation deputasi, utusan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: deputation deputation n 1: a group of representatives or delegates [syn: commission, delegation, delegacy, mission] 2: authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions [syn: delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Deputation Deputation \Dep`u*ta"tion\, n. [Cf. F. d['e]putation. See Depute.] 1. The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency. [1913 Webster] The authority of conscience stands founded upon its vicegerency and deputation under God. --South. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] By deputation, or In deputation, by delegated authority; as substitute; through the medium of a deputy. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Say to great C[ae]sar this: In deputation I kiss his conquering hand. --Shak. [1913 Webster]