deputation

Plural: deputations

Noun

• a group of representatives or delegates
• authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
• The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.
• The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; a delegation.
• Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field.

Examples

• The general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce.

Synonyms

commission, delegacy, delegating, delegation, mission, relegating, relegation