deputation

[US]/depjʊ'teɪʃ(ə)n/
[UK]/ˌdɛpju'teʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. delegation

Example Sentences

The deputation met with the mayor to discuss the community's concerns.

The deputation was sent to negotiate a peace treaty with the neighboring country.

The deputation presented their findings to the board of directors.

She led the deputation to present their petition to the parliament.

The deputation was warmly welcomed by the foreign dignitaries.

The deputation was formed to address the issue of healthcare in rural areas.

The deputation of students requested a meeting with the school principal.

The deputation of scientists presented their research findings at the conference.

The deputation traveled to the capital to seek funding for the new project.

The deputation was formed to address environmental concerns in the region.

Real-world Examples

" This is evidently a deputation, " said the Rocket; " I will receive them with becoming dignity."

Source: Selected Fairy Tales by Oscar Wilde

Sir Humphrey, I really do try my best. There's a deputation in there at the moment.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

Deputation from the British Computer Association, 10: 30 Tuesday morning.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

We need deputations, junkets abroad, mountains of red boxes, we need crises, emergencies, panics!

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

Others huddled together at a meeting and sent out a new deputation of trusty men, this time to the mining company, to the engineer.

Source: The Growth of the Earth (Part 2)

May I remind you, Minister. You are seeing a deputation from the TUC in 15 minutes, from the CBI half an hour after that, and from the NEB at 12 noon.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

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