| 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 | ||