Deputation

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of deputation

noun a group of people appointed to represent others or carry out a specific task or duty

Example Sentences

A1 The deputation from the village met with the mayor to discuss their concerns.

A2 The deputation of students presented their ideas to the school board.

B1 The deputation of diplomats traveled to the foreign country to negotiate a trade agreement.

B2 The deputation of scientists was sent to the conference to present their research findings.

C1 The deputation of world leaders gathered to address the pressing global issues.

C2 The deputation of experts was assembled to advise the government on economic policy.

Examples of deputation in a Sentence

formal The deputation from the local government presented their findings at the conference.

informal The deputation from the neighborhood association showed up at the town hall meeting.

slang The deputation from the school board rolled in deep to the budget meeting.

figurative The deputation of thoughts in his mind were conflicting and chaotic.

Grammatical Forms of deputation

• past tense: deputated
• plural: deputations
• comparative: more deputative
• superlative: most deputative
• present tense: deputes
• future tense: will depute
• perfect tense: has deputed
• continuous tense: is deputing
• singular: deputation
• positive degree: deputative
• infinitive: to depute
• gerund: deputing
• participle: deputed

Origin and Evolution of deputation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'deputation' originated from the Latin word 'deputatio', which means 'a delegation or appointment'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'deputation' has come to refer to a group of people appointed to represent others or carry out a specific task on their behalf.