Dĕp'ū-tā'tion, n.
n. [Fr. députation, Sp. deputacion, diputacion, It. deputazione.]
Sense 1. The act of deputing, or of appointing a substitute or representative; character as so appointed.
The authority of conscience stands founded upon its vice-regency and deputation under God. South.
Sense 2. The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person or party to act on their behalf; as, the general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce.
By deputation, or in deputation, by delegated authority; as substitute; through the medium of a deputy. [Obs.]
Say to great Cæsar this: In deputation I kiss his conquering hand. Shak.