Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun deputation

2 senses of deputation

Sense 1
deputation, commission, delegation, delegacy, mission -- (a group of representatives or delegates)
       => organization, organisation -- (a group of people who work together)

Sense 2
delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation, deputation -- (authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions)
       => authorization, authorisation, empowerment -- (the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant)

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