| deputation | (noun) authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions | Synonyms: delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation |
|---|
| (noun) a group of representatives or delegates | Synonyms: commission, delegacy, delegation, mission |
| depute | (verb) transfer power to someone | Synonyms: delegate |
|---|
| (verb) appoint as a substitute | Synonyms: deputise, deputize |
| (verb) give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) | Synonyms: assign, delegate, designate |
| deputise | (verb) appoint as a substitute | Synonyms: depute, deputize |
|---|
| (verb) act as a substitute | Synonyms: deputize, step in, substitute |
| deputize | (verb) appoint as a substitute | Synonyms: depute, deputise |
|---|
| (verb) act as a substitute | Synonyms: deputise, step in, substitute |
| deputy | (noun) an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent | Synonyms: lieutenant |
|---|
| (noun) someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies | Synonyms: deputy sheriff |
| (noun) a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others | Synonyms: surrogate |
| (noun) a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France) | - |