deputation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of appointing or commissioning someone to represent or carry out the business of an organization, group, or individual.

  - "The deputation from the labor union presented their demands to the management."
  - "The ambassador acted as a deputation for his country at the international conference."

• Noun

  A group of people who visit an organization, business, or individual to make a presentation, petition, or appeal.

  - "A deputation of farmers met with the minister to discuss their grievances."
  - "The deputation from the local community presented their concerns to the city council."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89033324"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deputation
deputation , frustration , relation , station

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Variants

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deputation , deputations

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'depouter', meaning 'to drive away, dismiss'. The term came to mean 'to commission' due to the idea of 'sending someone away' on a mission.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'deputation' comes from the Old French word 'depouter', which means 'to drive away, dismiss'.

2. In medieval Europe, deputations were often sent to collect taxes or deliver messages on behalf of a lord or king.

3. The term 'deputy' comes from the same root as 'deputation'. A deputy is someone who is appointed or commissioned to represent an organization or individual.

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Related Concepts

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1. Delegation: The act of assigning authority to another person or group to carry out specific functions on one's behalf.

2. Embassy: A diplomatic mission or diplomatic representation of one country in another country.

3. Consulate: A diplomatic mission that represents the interests of its home country in a foreign city.

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Culture

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In literature, deputations are often depicted as formal groups sent to represent an organization or community. In art, there are numerous paintings and sculptures of deputations presenting their grievances or appeals to powerful figures. In music, there are songs about deputations and their role in bringing about change.

How to Memorize "deputation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people representing an organization or community, dressed formally, presenting their concerns or demands to a powerful figure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deputation' with the idea of 'representation' or 'commissioning' someone to carry out a task.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dogs Eat People Under Tables' to remember the definition: 'Deputation' is the act of 'appointing' or 'sending' someone 'under the table' to represent an organization or community.

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