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The correct spelling is deputation.
How to pronounce deputation
/ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən/
nounIPA: /ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən/
Say it like: Dep-uta-sho-n
The correct spelling is deputation. The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency. For example: "The general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce."
Usage Examples
“The general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce.”
Definition
noun
- 1.The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.
- 2.The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; a delegation.
- 3.Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field.
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