English noun: deputation | |||
1. | deputation (group) a group of representatives or delegates | ||
Synonyms | commission, delegacy, delegation, mission | ||
Broader (hypernym) | organisation, organization | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | diplomatic mission, embassy | ||
2. | deputation (act) authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions | ||
Synonyms | delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | authorisation, authorization, empowerment | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | devolution, devolvement | ||