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countable and uncountable, plural deputations
The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency. quotations examples
The authority of conscience stands founded upon its vicegerency and deputation under God.
1692–1717, Robert South, Twelve Sermons Preached upon Several Occasions, 6th edition, volumes (please specify |volume=I to VI), London: […] J[ames] Bettenham, for Jonah Bowyer, […], published 1727
The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; a delegation. quotations examples
A deputation came to the Hotel de Ville from the district of the Mathurins, where the people had assembled, appointed a president and other officers, and begun to make a list of the citizens who were able to bear arms.
1850, George Long, France and Its Revolutions: A Pictorial History, 1789-1848, page 29
Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field. examples