deputation
nounUK /ˌdepjʊˈteɪʃn/
US /ˌdepjəˈteɪʃn/
A deputation is a small group of people chosen to speak or act for a larger group.
A deputation of workers met with the manager to ask for better hours.
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2. The act of appointing someone to act on behalf of others.
The deputation of a new spokesperson took place at the meeting.
3. The authority or power given to a person to act for another.
She acted under deputation from the council.
4. A body of deputies sent to represent a group officially.
The deputation presented its report to the assembly.