01 n. The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.
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The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.“The authority of conscience stands founded upon its vicegerency and deputation under God.” — South.
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The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; delegation; as, the general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce.“Say to great Cæsar this: In deputation I kiss his conquering hand.” — Shak.
Phrases & compounds
By deputation —
by delegated authority; as substitute; through the medium of a deputy.