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    Députation (en. Deputation)

    /de.py.ta.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Mission or mandate entrusted to a person or group to represent another group.
    The student deputation was received by the rector.
    La députation des étudiants a été reçue par le recteur.
    Delegation of people representing a group to an authority.
    A deputation was sent to parliament to voice the demands.
    Une députation a été envoyée au parlement pour faire entendre les revendications.
    The collective members of an assembly acting on behalf of a group.
    The national deputation voted on a new law.
    La députation nationale a voté une nouvelle loi.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'deputatio', derived from 'deputare' meaning to designate, assign.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on deputation
    To be on a mission or representing an organization.
    être en députation
    permanent deputation
    A representative body that acts continuously.
    députation permanente
    to make a deputation
    To send or constitute a group to represent an idea or request.
    faire une députation

    Related Words

    to deputize
    To designate or name someone to represent them.
    députer
    representation
    Action of representing someone or something.
    représentation
    mandate
    Authorization given to someone to act on behalf of another person or group.
    mandat

    Slang Meanings

    Used ironically to denote a mission of no real importance.
    His deputation to the meeting was just a formality, nobody was listening to him.
    Sa députation à la réunion n'était qu'une formalité, personne ne l'écoutait.