Deputasyon (en. Deputation)

/depuˈtasjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A group of representatives sent to communicate or represent a particular purpose.
The deputation met with local leaders to discuss the water issue.
Ang deputasyon ay nakipagpulong sa mga lokal na lider upang talakayin ang isyu ng tubig.
The act of sending representatives or envoys.
The deputation of parents requested additional funding for the school.
Ang deputasyon ng mga magulang ay humingi ng karagdagang pondo para sa paaralan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

raising the deputation
The act of sending members of the deputation to express their views or requests.
itinataas ang deputasyon

Related Words

representative
A person who expresses or represents others.
kinatawan

Slang Meanings

Caught or arrested
Oh no, you already got caught by the deputy, so better not go out.
Naku, nadema ka na pala ng deputy, kaya huwag ka nang lumabas.
Got off the throne
It seems like our boss deputized, suddenly exploded during the meeting.
Parang nagdeputasyon yung boss natin, biglang nag-alburoto sa meeting.
Being taken care of or used
I don't want to be in this project anymore, it feels like I'm just being deputized here in the team.
Ayaw ko na sa project na ito, parang deputasyon lang ako dito sa team.